Snow Peas and Mushrooms with Shrimp Stir-fry Recipe

Ingredients:

- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 1 pound snow peas, trimmed

- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

- 5 cloves garlic, peeled

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

- 1 teaspoon sesame oil

- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

- parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)

Procedure:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp. Trim the snow peas. Slice the mushrooms. Mince the garlic.

2. Stir-fry the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

3. Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

4. Stir-fry the Vegetables: Add the snow peas and mushrooms to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the snow peas are bright green and tender-crisp.

5. Combine and Season: Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine and cook for another minute, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.

6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and serve hot. This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles.

Tips:

- For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.

- Add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or broccoli for a more substantial meal.

- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness level.

- Serve with a squeeze of lime juice for extra brightness.

- If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) at the end of cooking.

Enjoy your delicious and easy shrimp, snow peas, and mushroom stir-fry!