Ingredients:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions:

  1. Prep your ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Cook the shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside. 
  3. Sauté the vegetables: Add the onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Combine and thicken: Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful shrimp, marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, carrots, or snow peas.
  • For a spicier stir-fry, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.