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Easy Shrimp With Bean Sprouts Stir-Fry

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Easy shrimp and bean sprouts stir-fry recipe made with garlic and an umami-rich sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Praew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Course Main Course
Serving Size 2 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board & knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small mixing bowl to dissolve the cornstarch
  • Wok or large skillet
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 medium shrimp
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 4 tbsp water
  • ½ tbsp white sugar
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 5 green onions, sliced in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, mix with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large wok over medium heat and fry the garlic until golden.
  • Add shrimp and cook both sides until cooked through.
  • Add bean sprouts, water, white sugar, oyster sauce, and light soy sauce. Stir-fry until the bean sprouts are soft enough to your liking.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Move everything to one side of the pan. Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce.
  • Toss all ingredients together one last time and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1069mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
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