Citrus Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry
Servings
2Serving size
4 ounces shrimp with veggies and sauceThis recipe can easily be multiplied and makes good leftovers. Serve with Brown Rice.
Serve with Brown Rice or Jasmine Rice or Low Sodium Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
| 1 medium (2-1/2 inch dia) Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw (also known as satsumas) |
| 2 tsp.. Cornstarch |
| 2 Tbsp Water |
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 2 clove Garlic, raw (finely minced) |
| 2 tsp. Ginger root, raw (minced) |
| 1 small White onions (sliced) |
| 1/2 medium (approx 2-3/4 inch long, 2-1/2 dia.) Red bell peppers (seeded and diced) |
| 3 large Green onions (thinly sliced crosswise; keep white and green parts separate) |
| 8 Ounces Shrimp, raw (peeled and deveined) |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 2 tsp. Tabasco sauce (or other hot sauce) |
| 1/2 tsp. Paprika |
| 1 tsp.. Worcestershire sauce |
Instructions
Place the water in a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until dissolved. Set aside.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the bell pepper and the white part of the green onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the shrimp, tangerine zest, juice, salt, pepper, hot sauce, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce and toss. Cover and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Add the cornstarch mixture, stir, and cook, uncovered, for about 1 minute to thicken the sauce.
Serve over brown rice, garnished with the green part of the green onions.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Low Sodium Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
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Recipe Notes
I generally prefer eating brown rice. Not just because it is healthier: because I love the nutty flavor and texture. That said, I do like white rice and will serve it alongside a lot of dishes. This recipe, however, really shines over brown rice. The nuttiness and texture of the rice are a great complement to the shrimp stir fry.
Stir fry doesn’t always mean having to use Asian flavors. The combination of ginger and citrus is perfect with the hot sauce and paprika. This dish is a great balance of flavors and draws from Asian technique and Southern / Cajun flavors.