Asian Shrimp and Cabbage Stir Fry
A quick and delicious Asian-inspired stir fry with shrimp, cabbage, and colorful veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Toss in the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped cabbage, bell pepper, and carrots; stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce and rice vinegar, stirring well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Don’t rush the sautéing step to develop flavors. You can substitute shrimp with tofu or chicken for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg