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Shrimp & Cabbage Stir-Fry
This Shrimp & Cabbage Stir-Fry combines juicy shrimp with buttery, caramelized cabbage, colorful vegetables, and a savory homemade stir-fry sauce. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner that comes together in one skillet and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Cook Time
Servings
Difficulty
4
Easy
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
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Prepare the Shrimp
• Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. -
Cook the Shrimp
• Heat the vegetable oil and some of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the shrimp and cook just until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside. -
Fry the Cabbage
• Add the remaining butter to the skillet.
• Add the cabbage and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender with lightly browned, caramelized edges. -
Add the Vegetables
• Add the bell pepper and carrot and cook until tender.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. -
Make the Sauce
• Whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger.
• Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer. -
Thicken & Finish
• Mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then stir the slurry into the skillet.
• Cook until the sauce is glossy and thickened.
• Return the shrimp to the skillet and toss until everything is coated and heated through. Serve immediately.
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For the best fried-cabbage flavor, let the cabbage sit against the hot skillet for a minute or two between stirring. This helps it develop those delicious browned, caramelized edges instead of simply steaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use a different size shrimp?
Yes. Medium or jumbo shrimp will work well. Just adjust the cooking time so the shrimp are cooked through without becoming tough.
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What kind of cabbage works best?
Green cabbage works best because it becomes tender and develops delicious caramelized edges while still holding its texture.
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Can I add other vegetables?
Absolutely. Broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, zucchini, or other fresh stir-fry vegetables can easily be added.
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How do I keep the stir-fry from getting watery?
Make sure the skillet is hot and avoid overcrowding it. Letting the cabbage fry and brown instead of steaming helps keep excess moisture out of the dish.
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What can I serve with Shrimp & Cabbage Stir-Fry?
It’s delicious on its own or served over jasmine rice, white rice, or noodles.
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Shrimp
□ 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
□ ½ tsp salt
□ ¼ tsp black pepper
□ ½ tsp garlic powder
Vegetables
□ 4 cups chopped green cabbage
□ ½ medium yellow onion, sliced
□ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
□ 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
□ 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
□ 4 cups chopped green cabbage
□ ½ medium yellow onion, sliced
□ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
□ 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
□ 2 cloves garlic, minced
20 Minutes
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Stir-Fry Sauce
□ ½ cup chicken broth
□ 3 TBSP low-sodium soy sauce
□ 2 TBSP oyster sauce
□ 1 TBSP seasoned rice vinegar
□ 1 TBSP brown sugar
□ 1 tsp sesame oil
□ ½ tsp ground ginger
Cornstarch Slurry
□ 1 TBSP cornstarch
□ 2 TBSP cold water
For Cooking
□ 3 TBSP butter, divided
□ 1 TBSP vegetable oil
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