That's why I love Asian food, not just because I grew up with it but because I never find it boring. My taste buds never tire of it because it always seems to offer something new and fresh.
That's the case with this easy stir-fry. It takes just 5-7 minutes to cook it and yet the complexities of flavors are there - sweet and spicy from the sweet chili sauce, salty and savory from the soy sauce, additional richness from the sesame oil and of course the taste itself from the zucchini and the shrimp - all work together to give this stir-fry it's wonderful and yummy taste. The first time I made this I used some onions (see photo below) but I omitted it the second time around. You can add onions if you like or just use the garlic instead. They are both fine either way.
So when you are in the mood for a quick and easy stir-fry that packs in the flavor, why not give this a try? Of course, don't forget the rice!
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Ingredients
2 Tablespoons, Vegetable Oil
3 Garlic cloves, crushed*
2 medium to large Zucchini, halved then sliced into half-inch chunks
1 Tablespoon, dark Soy sauce or to taste*
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lb raw jumbo Shrimps, peeled and deveined
Salt, to taste
Sweet Chili Sauce, 3-5 Tablespoons diluted with about 3-7 tablespoons of water, or to taste*
A few drops of Sesame oil.
*You may add some chopped onions for some extra aroma and flavor, too.
*Get a gluten-free soy-sauce and sweet chili sauce if on a gluten-free diet.
*Adjust the heat/spice level to your liking. Just taste it before adding it and then determine how spicy you want it to be.
Procedure
Heat up a wok or a large frying pan to high heat. Swirl in the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and cook very briefly just until aromatic, a few seconds only. Add the zucchini slices and drizzle the soy sauce on top. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes or until tender. Season with a little ground pepper, to taste.
Push the zucchini to the side of the wok/frying pan. If the pan/wok is quite dry at this point, add a little more oil. Place the shrimp in one layer. Let it cook for 1 minute without stirring. Season with a little salt (just a pinch). After 1 minute, stir-fry with the zucchini until it has turned fully opaque, about 1 more minute.
Quickly, stir in the sweet chili sauce and coat the zucchini and shrimp. Add a few drops of sesame oil to the mix. Serve immediately with some freshly cooked rice.
Enjoy!
Love the colors of this dish!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy and truly is yummy and quite pretty as well.
DeleteWHERE DO I GET THE SWEET CHILI SAUCE ???
ReplyDeleteHi Debbie! It should be in the Asian section of your grocery or in an Asian store.
DeleteI tried this recipe and this is really delicious! Actually, my friend also tried this and he told to me that his family also like this food.
ReplyDeleteEasy Stir Fry
Am so happy to know that Tyron! Thank you for letting us know. Glad you stopped by.
DeleteDoes "dark soy sauce" differ from "regular soy sauce?"
ReplyDeleteIt's the same, lighter means less salt so dark is just your regular soy sauce.
DeleteA truly yummy dish and it is so easy to prepare. You are a legend.
ReplyDeleteAwww. You are way too kind, Patricia! Thank you so much for the kind feedback. Glad you loved it.
DeleteI made this dish today with additional veggies (onions, shredded carrots, and spinach) and sriracha. I also used rice noodles instead of rice. The flavors were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and giving us some tips and a feedback. Next time, I will add some sweet bell peppers, too and the carrots and spinach sound wonderful!
DeleteYUM ME! Could I use Chinese black vinegar in place of soy sauce?
ReplyDeleteI haven't used that at all Gwen so I really don't know. Perhaps you can try and let us know. Thanks.
DeleteThis looks amazing, what a great summer recipe to try.
ReplyDeleteIt is super yummy. I have used this recipe several times. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis is my kind of meal! I could never eat too much shrimp. SO GOOD!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fresh and light! So glad my daughter finally likes shrimp!
ReplyDeleteSo delicious looking! I have to put this on the menu soon.
ReplyDeleteThis dish has my name all over it! I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteDelicious recipe!!! love this!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this recipe. I'm making it tonight as a main dish but instead of diced zucchini, I turned it into zucchini noodles instead. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis is good. I didn't have sesame oil, and "spaghetti noodled" the zucchini, cut recipe way down to make one serving only (otherwise I'll pig out). It's a keeper that I plan on making often.
ReplyDeleteThis was really good. I didn't have sesame oil so I swaped it for some other spicier condiments & hopped it would worked and it did! Me and my dad eat it and were very happily pleased!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you both enjoyed it! Thanks for letting us know!
ReplyDelete5 minutes?! Great for when I'm in a rush, but still want something delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love zucchini. This sounds so flavorful!
ReplyDeleteHi Abby! Thank you for sharing your dish with us. I made it last night and added broccoli to it. It was so good. My husband loved it and mentioned it again this morning.
ReplyDeleteIt truly cooked up really fast. Feels nice not to be over a stove for a long period.
Thanks again. Peace to your family.
Thanks for letting us know and for trying! So delighted that you both enjoyed this! It is a popular recipe on our blog for sure. :)
DeleteVery delicious I served it over brown rice and added sliced mushrooms it's a very quick and easy meal and my wife loves it
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