Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice

This Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with a medley of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty sauce. It's quick to prepare, making it a perfect healthy option for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1 medium
• Broccoli florets - 100 grams
• Carrot (sliced) - 1 medium
• Snap peas - 100 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cooked brown rice - 1 cup
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon for garnish

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrot, and snap peas.
5. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables.
7. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and Sriracha. Pour this sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring to combine and heat through for another 2 minutes.
8. Serve the stir-fry over cooked brown rice, garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of colorful vegetables.

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