Blackpot Shrimp Get Together
A vibrant, flavorful shrimp stir-fry with colorful peppers, ginger, and garlic, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a spicy, savory dish served over rice or bread.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided ⓘ
- 1 small sweet green pepper ⓘ
- 1 small sweet red pepper ⓘ
- 3 sections ginger root, thinly sliced into strips
- 3 leaves garlic, chopped ⓘ
- 2 lb. shrimp, unshelled ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. white sugar ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. black pepper ⓘ
- 3 Tbsp. lightly salted soy sauce ⓘ
- 1 Tbsp. white vinegar ⓘ
- 2 fresh onions ⓘ
Instructions
- Dice the green and red peppers into pieces about a quarter the size of the shrimp.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet until a drop of water dances on top.
- Stir-fry the peppers and chopped onions for 1 minute; then set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil until hot and sauté the ginger slices and chopped garlic until slightly brown and fragrant.
- Add the shrimp, sugar, and black pepper to the pot.
- Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes until the shrimp turn pinkish-red.
- Add the soy sauce and vinegar, stirring to combine.
- Heat the mixture until steaming.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Cover the pot and allow the shrimp to steam for about 5 minutes.
- Be careful not to oversteam, as shells may separate from the shrimp.
- Mix in the cooked peppers and onions.
- Garnish with fresh onions and serve immediately in the pot.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
367
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Contains
Soy
Shellfish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).