Shrimp and Bell Pepper Stir Fry

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings
  • Total: 35 min
  • Active: 35 min
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Ingredients

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons cornstarch  

2 tablespoons sugar 

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish 

3 tablespoons peanut oil 

1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and cut in thin strips 

1 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and cut in thin strips 

1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 

5 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup packed curly kale, stemmed and hand torn 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 

2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint 

Directions

  1. In a bowl or measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, rice wine vinegar, ginger and crushed red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large high-sided skillet or wok over high heat. Add the bell peppers and stir until browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Scoot the peppers to the edge of the pan, creating an opening in the center.
  3. Add the shrimp in a single layer to the center of the pan and cook until just beginning to turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add three-quarters of your scallions (hold back the rest for garnishing at the end) and stir everything together.
  4. Add the kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Next, pour in the sauce and allow it to bubble and thicken in the pan while stirring, about 1 minute. The sauce should really cling to the shrimp and vegetables. Remove from the heat.
  5. Sprinkle everything with the cilantro and mint and stir to combine. Garnish with more red pepper flakes and the remaining scallions before serving.

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Cterrazas

My family loved this meal! Used spinach instead of kale. Would probably cut back a bit on the soy sauce (I used Bragg’s Liquid Aminos in place of soy) next time, as we felt it was a bit to salty for us. Definitely a keeper recipe!

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