Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup (120 grams) broccoli florets
• 1 cup (120 grams) snow peas

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, vegetable oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese rice wine, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, ginger, and garlic. Stir until the shrimp is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the red and green bell peppers, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
4. Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Protein: 25 grams
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Colorful and visually appealing
• Quick and easy to prepare

User Comments:

• "This shrimp stir fry was delicious and easy to make. I loved the combination of vegetables and the sauce was perfect."
• "The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender-crisp. It was a great meal for a weeknight dinner."
• "I added some extra garlic and ginger to the sauce and it turned out even more flavorful."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have Chinese rice wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
• If you want a spicier stir fry, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Serve the stir fry over rice or noodles for a complete meal.