Spicy Ginger Shrimp Recipe

Spicy Ginger Shrimp Recipe

  • Marinade:
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, deveined and peeled
  • Stir fry:
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup yellow peppers, diced
  • 5 green onions, sliced diagonally
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds or toasted sesame seeds
  • fresh chopped cilantro
  1. Combine canola oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes in a non-metal bowl and add shrimp. Refrigerate for about an hour. Heat wok or frying pan over high heat. Add marinade and shrimp and cook 2 -3 minutes until shrimp change to a pinkish color. Remove to a plate.
  2. Add canola oil to pan and add snap peas, pepper and onions. Stir-fry about 3 minutes until tender crisp.
  3. Return shrimp and juices to pan and stir-fry another minute.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and black sesame seeds or toasted sesame seeds. Serve over steamed noodles or with rice.