Jalapeno Shrimp Stir Fry

Savory and spicy shrimp stir-fry with jalapeno sauce, mixed vegetables, and udon noodles.

This recipe for Jalapeno Shrimp Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish, combining the zest of fresh jalapenos with the richness of traditional Asian sauces to create a spicy yet balanced meal. The sauce is a blend of fresh jalapenos, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and lime juice, all pureed until smooth and then simmered with a cornstarch slurry to achieve a slightly thickened consistency. The stir fry itself features succulent shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper, quickly cooked until pink, and set aside. Mixed vegetables are stir-fried in the same skillet until they reach a tender-crisp texture. The cooked shrimp is added back to the skillet along with the spicy jalapeno sauce, infusing the seafood and vegetables with its bold flavor. The noodles are then stirred in to absorb the sauce and meld the flavors together. Garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, this stir fry is a delightful fusion of heat, sweetness, and umami flavors, making it a perfect choice for anyone who loves a spicy kick in their meals.

Servings

2

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • 3-4 fresh jalapenos (adjust for spice preference)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1-inch piece ginger
  • 1 fresh squeezed lime
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
  • Water (as needed for consistency)

For the Stir Fry

  • 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Mixed vegetables
    • 1 cup broccoli florets
    • ½ cup snap peas
    • 4 ounces fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 packet of udon stir-fry noodles
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

Make the Sauce

  • Blend jalapenos, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey (or sugar), and lime juice until smooth.
  • Add water if needed and transfer to a saucepan.
  • Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry and add to the sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Shrimp Prep

  • Toss thawed shrimp with kosher salt and pepper.

Cook Noodles

  • Heat noodles with 3 tablespoons of water in a saucepan for about 5 minutes.

Cook Shrimp

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a skillet.
  • Cook shrimp until pink and set aside.

Cook Vegetables

  • In the same skillet, stir fry vegetables until tender-crisp.

Combine

  • Return shrimp to the skillet.
  • Pour jalapeno sauce over shrimp and vegetables.
  • Cook for a few minutes, then stir in cooked udon noodles. Remove from heat.

Garnish and Serve

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Combine jalapenos, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey or sugar, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Transfer to a saucepan. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry; add to sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.

Toss shrimp with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a skillet. Cook shrimp until pink and set aside.

Heat and stir the noodles in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of water about 5 minutes.

Add the vegetables to the skillet and stir fry until tender-crisp.

Return shrimp to the skillet.

Pour jalapeno sauce over shrimp and vegetables.

Cook together for a few minutes.

Stir in the cooked udon noodles and stir.

Remove from heat.

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.