Imagine a dish that transforms your kitchen into a gourmet Asian restaurant in just 25 minutes - a sizzling seafood stir fry that promises to tantalize your senses and transport you to culinary paradise! This isn't just another recipe; it's a quick, vibrant explosion of flavors that combines succulent shrimp, tender squid, and crisp vegetables in a mouthwatering dance of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb squid, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients on a clean workspace. Ensure that the shrimp are peeled and deveined, the squid is cleaned and sliced, and the bell peppers and broccoli are prepared.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and allow it to heat until it shimmers.
- Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced squid. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until the squid is opaque and slightly curled. Remove the squid from the skillet and set it aside with the shrimp.
- Next, add the sliced bell peppers and broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked shrimp and squid to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.
- Continue to stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Once everything is heated through, remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the sizzling seafood stir fry over cooked rice, drizzling a little extra sesame oil on top if desired.
- Enjoy your Sizzling Seafood Stir Fry Special while it's hot!
Tips
- Prep is Key: Have all ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking. Stir-frying happens quickly, so mise en place is crucial.
- High Heat, Quick Cooking: Use a wok or large skillet and keep the heat medium-high to get that perfect sear and prevent seafood from becoming rubbery.
- Cook Seafood in Stages: Remove shrimp and squid after initial cooking to prevent overcooking, then return them to the pan at the end.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook in batches if necessary to ensure each ingredient gets proper heat and caramelization.
- Fresh is Best: Use the freshest seafood possible for the most vibrant flavor and best texture.
- Sauce Balance: Adjust soy and oyster sauce to your taste, but be careful not to overpower the delicate seafood flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 220mg
