# Shrimp and Pepper Stir Fry

A super quick and delicious shrimp and pepper stir fry with flavorful juicy shrimp, colorful crunchy veggies, and a savory glossy sauce.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 300 g shrimp or prawn, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into squares
- 1 medium onion, sliced into squares
- 2 3 spring onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tsp ginger, finely minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 0.5 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch, mixed with 3 tbsp water to make a slurry
- 2 tsp light soy sauce for marinade
- 1 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine or Japanese mirin for marinade
- 1 tsp cornstarch for marinade
- 1 tsp sesame oil for marinade

## Instructions

1. Toss peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl with soy sauce, sesame oil, Shaoxing cooking wine, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Slice one onion into squares.
3. Cut red bell pepper into same size squares.
4. Slice some spring onions.
5. Finely mince garlic cloves and a small piece of ginger.
6. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, white pepper, and water for the stir-fry sauce.
7. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
8. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.
9. Toss in the onions and bell peppers, sauté for about a minute until edges soften but veggies retain crunch.
10. Remove the sautéed vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
11. Add a little more oil to the same pan if needed.
12. Toss in minced garlic and ginger, stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
13. Add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry for one to two minutes until they start turning pink, being careful not to overcook.
14. Pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce, add the cooked onions and bell peppers, and the cornstarch slurry to the pan.
15. Toss everything well for another one to two minutes and cook until the sauce is thick and glossy.
16. Finish the dish with some spring onions for freshness and a drizzle of sesame oil for a toasty flavor.
17. Make a final quick toss and turn off the heat.
18. Serve the shrimp and pepper stir fry with steamed rice or noodles.

## Equipment

- bowl
- wok
- pan

## Tips

- Marinating shrimp with Shaoxing wine and cornstarch adds flavor and reduces unpleasant smell.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers for about a minute to soften edges while keeping them crunchy and vibrant.
- Do not overcook the shrimp, stir-fry until they just turn pink.
- Finish the dish with spring onions and a drizzle of sesame oil for freshness and toasty flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1858857021374042
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- Extracted: 2026-06-18

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