Shrimp Stir-fry with Teriyaki Sauce

Ingredients

• 1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 cup broccoli florets
• 2 cup carrots, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 3 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• ¾ cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cup cooked white rice (optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional)

Steps

1. Pat shrimp dry and set aside. Prepare all vegetables: chop broccoli, julienne carrots, slice bell pepper and onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper; stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
5. Return the stir-fried vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in teriyaki sauce and soy sauce, tossing to coat everything evenly.
6. Drizzle with sesame oil and stir well. Serve immediately over cooked white rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.