Description
Mung bean sprouts with shrimp brings zesty Asian-inspired flavors right to your dinner table in minutes. Crisp sprouts and tender shrimp combine for a protein-packed meal that delivers fresh taste without complicated cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces shrimp
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 small onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 bell pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Green onions
Instructions
- Fire up a large skillet or wok with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface around 350°F.
- Toss 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced small onion into the hot oil, stirring constantly until they release a fragrant aroma and the onion turns translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Drop 8 ounces of peeled and deveined shrimp into the skillet, cooking them until they transform into a beautiful pink color and become opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce 1 julienned medium carrot and 1 sliced bell pepper to the pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until your vegetables reach a perfect tender-crisp texture.
- Cascade 1 cup of mung bean sprouts into the skillet, immediately following with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, allowing the sprouts to heat thoroughly for 2 minutes while absorbing the savory seasonings.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper across the dish to enhance your preferred flavor profile.
- Transfer the sizzling mixture to a serving plate and crown with chopped green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Always rinse mung bean sprouts thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris before cooking.
- Use high heat and work quickly to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables and prevent overcooking the shrimp.
- For a low-carb version, replace bean sprouts with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- Fresh shrimp makes a huge difference in flavor, so select plump, firm shrimp with a clean ocean scent.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg