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15 Minute Spicy Shrimp and Snap Peas Stir Fry

A sweet and spicy shrimp stirfry that comes together in less time than it takes to get delivery
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1-2 tbsp sambal oelek adjust to your spice tolerance
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed/minced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 green onions cut into 1 inch lengths

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together the shrimp, soy sauce, and cornstarch. In another small bowl, mix together the sambal oelek, rice vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water.
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  • In a frying pan, heat up the oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot and shimmery, add the shrimp and cook, until pink and cooked through, flipping once.
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  • Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
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  • Add the snap peas and green onions and cook, 1-2 minutes, or until tender crisp and bright green.
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  • Add the sauce and cook, stirring, until everything is coated and glossy. Enjoy immediately, on fluffy white rice.
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