Best 5 Peanutty Shrimp Stir Fry Recipes

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Calling all peanut sauce lovers! This article has something special for you. We're taking you on a culinary journey with our delectable Peanuty Shrimp Stir-Fry. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors in this quick and easy dish. Our recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a luscious peanut sauce, stir-fried with an array of colorful vegetables, all coming together to create a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and nutty goodness. But that's not all! We've also included a delightful selection of peanutty shrimp stir-fry variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a classic version, a spicy kick, or a vegetarian alternative, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your wok, and let's embark on a culinary adventure with our irresistible Peanuty Shrimp Stir-Fry recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP STIR-FRY



Shrimp Stir-Fry image

This shrimp stir-fry recipe is simple and fast. It cooks in about 5 minutes, so be sure to prep all your ingredients and cook the rice in advance.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt
2/3 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 scallion, chopped, white and green parts separated
6 ounces snow peas, strings removed if necessary
2 ounces red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
4 cups cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp in a medium bowl with 2 cups cold water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Stir to combine and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the shrimp under cold running water and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Pat the shrimp with more paper towels to thoroughly dry.
  • Combine the chicken stock, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and crushed red pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  • Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Carefully add the shrimp in a single layer. Allow to cook for 2 minutes, using a wooden spoon or spatula to stir-fry them. Add the garlic, ginger and scallion whites and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the snow peas and bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the cornstarch mixture and scallion greens and stir-fry until the sauce has thickened, about 15 seconds. Immediately transfer the stir-fry to a dish. Serve with rice.

HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: raw shrimp, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, scallion

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb raw shrimp
1 ½ tablespoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup soy sauce
scallion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place shrimp in a sealable bag or medium bowl.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix marinade ingredients.
  • Pour half of the marinade on the shrimp. Save the other half for later.
  • Let the shrimp marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a medium pan, heat oil. Add shrimp to the pan, but discard the used marinade. Cook shrimp on one side for about a minute, then flip over.
  • Pour in remaining marinade and cook until shrimp is cooked through and just firm. Remove the shrimp from the pan and let the marinade reduce.
  • Serve the shrimp with sauce and garnish with green onion.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 28 grams

FRIED SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE



Fried Shrimp with Peanut Sauce image

Categories     Shellfish     Fry     Lemon     Peanut     Shrimp     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
4 teaspoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 teaspoons firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
cayenne to taste
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
1 large egg
3/4 pound small shrimp (about 32), shelled
all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
vegetable oil for deep-frying the shrimp

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan combine the peanut butter, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the brown sugar, the garlic, 1/3 cup of the water, and the cayenne, bring the mixture just to a boil, whisking until it is smooth, and whisk in the scallion greens. Keep the sauce warm. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons water and add the shrimp. In a large plastic bag have ready the flour. Add the shrimp, drained well, to the flour, and in a sieve shake them to knock off the excess flour. In a deep skillet heat 1 inch of the oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 275°F., in it fry the shrimp in 2 batches, stirring them once, for 1 minute, or until they are just cooked through, and transfer them with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve the shrimp with the sauce.

SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE STIR-FRY



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Gather your ingredients before starting because this comes together quickly. An easy to make stir-fry sauce glazes the shrimp, and pineapple and your favorite veggies will make this a family favorite. Serve over rice, we particularly enjoy jasmine rice for this.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Stir-Fries

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
1 medium red bell pepper, cored and sliced vertically
1 medium onion, vertically sliced
½ cup snow peas
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
2 medium scallions, sliced diagonally
1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Whisk pineapple juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch together in a small bowl until well combined; set aside.
  • Drizzle vegetable and sesame oils around the top of a wok or large skillet to coat the sides. Heat over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and add to wok. Stir-fry for 1 minute on each side and transfer cooked shrimp to a clean plate.
  • Add pineapple, red bell pepper, onion, and snow peas to the wok, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Return shrimp to the wok, and stir-fry an additional 2 minutes. Whisk stir-fry sauce a couple of times and pour over shrimp and vegetables, stirring constantly until thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 173.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1013.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

THAI SHRIMP STIR-FRY



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Peanut butter gives this tasty blend of red peppers, snow peas and shrimp its Thai flavor, while ginger and red pepper flakes spice it up. Serve this colorful main dish over pasta. -Jeanne Fisher, Simi Valley, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into thin slices
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup fresh snow peas
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-fat peanut butter
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked fettuccine

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry red peppers in hot canola oil for 1 minute. Add the snow peas, green onions and garlic; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, combine the broth, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and pepper flakes. Cook and stir until peanut butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Stir in shrimp. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Return red pepper mixture to skillet; heat through. Serve over fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked shrimp. If using raw shrimp, cook them before adding them to the stir-fry.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to ensure that the shrimp and vegetables have enough space to cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the shrimp and vegetables over high heat to ensure that they cook quickly and evenly.
  • Add the sauce ingredients to the skillet or wok and stir-fry for an additional minute or two, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the peanutty shrimp stir-fry over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This peanutty shrimp stir-fry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, and sriracha, and the vegetables add a healthy and crunchy element to the dish. Serve this stir-fry over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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