Ingredients for Thai Red Pepper Shrimp
- Medium Shrimp
- Red Bell Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or more, to taste)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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How to Make Thai Red Pepper Shrimp
- Prep your ingredients: finely chop 1 red bell pepper and 2 cloves of garlic. Measure out all other ingredients.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/2 cup chicken stock in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat your wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute until slightly softened.
- Add the garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of shrimp and stir-fry until they curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce (adjust to your taste!) and 1 teaspoon of sambal oelek (or more, to taste). Stir-fry for 10 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken stock/cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately over cooked brown rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime wedges (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
14g
Fat
9g
Carbs
4g
