Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp Stir-Fry

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

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When I need to fix a quick meal, I frequently turn to this well-loved dish that takes only a few minutes to cook.  I’ve also used chicken instead of shrimp with delicious results.  I enjoy preparing holiday meals for my family when everyone can be together.

Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

Shrimp Stir-Fry

1 ½ cups broccoli florets

1 small sweet red pepper, julienned

1 small green pepper, julienned

1 to 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

1 lb. cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 tsp. brown sugar

1 to 1 ½ tsp. ground ginger

1 cup orange juice

¼ cup soy sauce

Hot cook white or brown rice

 

In a skillet, stir-fry broccoli and peppers in oil until tender.  Add shrimp; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, ginger, orange juice and soy sauce until smooth; add to skillet.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve over rice.            3-4 servings

 

(Recipe for Shrimp Stir-Fry was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)