Enjoy the delightful flavors of tender shrimp and crunchy cashews in this savory stir fry dish. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!
Ingredients:
- 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup roasted cashew nuts
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Stir Fry:
- Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and chicken broth or water.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine:
- Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet along with roasted cashew nuts. Stir everything together until well coated with the sauce and heated through.
- Serve:
- Transfer the Cashew Stir Fry Shrimp to a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
Enjoy this Cashew Stir Fry Shrimp hot over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal packed with flavors and textures! Adjust the seasoning and spice level according to your preference for a personalized touch.