Oriental Shrimp and Peppers

This vibrant Oriental Shrimp and Peppers combines tender shrimp with crisp red and green bell peppers, fiery chillies, and a savoury oriental sauce for a flavour-packed stir-fry. Quick to prepare and bursting with colour and spice, it's a perfect weeknight dinner or show-stopping centrepiece for gatherings.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings People

Ingredients

500 g large shrimp peeled and deveined
1 medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
2 medium red chillies finely sliced (adjust to taste)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ginger finely grated
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornflour
2 tbsp water
2 large scallions sliced (optional garnish)

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil and the cornflour slurry (cornflour mixed with the water and stirred well before adding). Stir well and set aside.
3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornflour, 2 tbsp water
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2 tbsp vegetable oil, 500 g large shrimp
In the same wok, add the remaining oil. Toss in the garlic, ginger and chillies, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until they are slightly softened but still crisp.
1 medium red bell pepper, 2 medium red chillies, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 1 medium green bell pepper
Return the shrimp to the wok. Pour in the sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the shrimp and vegetables.
Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with scallions if desired, and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice or noodles.
2 large scallions

Notes

Chef’s Tip:

For an extra kick, sprinkle in a pinch of red chilli flakes or drizzle with a touch of chilli oil to Oriental Shrimp and Peppers before serving.

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