Need a quick dinner that’s ready in just 15 minutes? Try my Tiger Shrimp Stir Fry! It features tender tiger shrimp sautéed with fresh vegetables and finished with a sweet and tangy sauce. This meal is not only fast, but also packed with flavor.
What is Tiger Shrimp?
Tiger shrimp, also called black tiger shrimp or giant tiger prawns, are known for their dark stripes. When cooked, their meat turns white, and the stripes turn bright red. These large shrimp are popular in Asian, European, and American markets. They taste similar to regular shrimp, but are bigger and meatier, making them perfect for dishes like stir fry.
I had some tiger shrimp in my freezer, so I decided to make this quick stir fry. Stir fries are great for using up leftover veggies and creating a delicious meal fast.
Sauce or No Sauce?
You can make this stir fry with or without sauce. Adding the sauce gives it a more Asian-inspired flavor, while skipping it gives a crispier dish. Both versions are tasty!
Perfect with Brown Rice
Serve your Tiger Shrimp Stir Fry with brown rice for a healthy, balanced meal. It’s also great for meal prep, since it cooks quickly and tastes just as good the next day.
Can’t Find Tiger Shrimp?
No worries! If you can’t find black tiger shrimp, you can use regular shrimp or any seafood you have on hand. Stir fries are meant to be flexible, so grab what’s available and use this recipe as a guide.
Now, let’s get cooking!
Tiger Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb black tiger shrimp
- 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 package of stir fry vegetables (fresh or frozen)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin (or use extra brown sugar if you don’t have mirin)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp water (to thin the sauce)
- White sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and season with Adobo and Old Bay. Cook for about 3 minutes until almost done. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add butter and the stir fry vegetables to the pan. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Add the shrimp back to the pan and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 4 more minutes, until shrimp are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm over brown rice.
Enjoy this quick, delicious Tiger Shrimp Stir Fry any night of the week!
