Mediterranean Diet Friendly Shrimp Stir-Fry with Ginger & Scallion

Total time27 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Shrimp Stir-Fry with Ginger & Scallion

Sizzling shrimp take center stage here, seared fast and hot until just pink and curled, then tossed back into a wok full of crisp-tender carrots, sweet bell pepper, and wilted baby bok choy. Fresh ginger and scallion greens perfume the whole pan, while a glossy, savory-sweet sauce clings to every piece for that unmistakable stir-fry finish. Garlic-infused oil brings deep flavor to the vegetables and shrimp alike without a single clove to chop, keeping the cooking fast and the cleanup easy. Lean shrimp, a colorful mix of vegetables, and good olive-forward cooking oil make this a genuinely solid pick for a Mediterranean-style plate, especially spooned over rice or noodles for a complete meal. It's quick enough for a weeknight but vibrant enough to feel like something special, with bright, fresh ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. A scatter of sesame seeds at the end adds a little crunch and a nice finishing touch.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the sauce

3 tbsp tamari
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
Chef's tip
Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

For the stir-fry

1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
6 scallions, green tops only, cut into 1-inch pieces

For serving

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
cooked white rice or rice noodles, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with the salt and black pepper.

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