Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A vibrant and flavorful Asian stir-fry combining succulent shrimp with colorful vegetables in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, sake, and sesame oil. The dish gets a spicy kick from red pepper flakes and aromatic depth from fresh garlic and ginger.

4 servings
7 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dark (toasted) sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated ginger
  • 1 cup large-diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup large-diced green bell pepper
  • 1 cup large-diced onion
  • 1 cup cubed cabbage
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 24 piece large shrimp
  • shelled and deveined

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add vegetables and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are soft, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Divide among 4 bowls; serve immediately.

    7 min