One-Pot Wonders

Shrimp & Starfruit Stir-Fry

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September  4, 2011
3.3
3 Ratings
Shrimp & Starfruit Stir-Fry
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

Easy, fast and perfect for a weeknight dinner. I served this on top of brown rice and fresh baby spinach. —plumsintheicebox

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 starfruit
  • 8-12 shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
  • 1 splash sesame or canola oil
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch or rice flour
  • 1 pinch powdered ginger
Directions
  1. Get the shrimp ready, defrost if frozen and pull their tails off.
  2. Slice the starfruit horizontally.
  3. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, rice flour (or cornstarch) and powdered ginger. Stir well; there might be a few small chunks of flour left, but these will disappear when you combine with the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan or wok, add garlic and stir-fry just until hot.
  5. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with oil and vinegar; cook about 45 seconds to 1 minute, making sure to move the shrimp around the pan continuously.
  6. 6. Add sauce, then starfruit, and stir well. Cook for about 1 1/2 or 2 minutes, or until heated through. The sauce will thicken just a bit due to the flour or cornstarch; make sure it's thickened before you stop cooking.
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2 Reviews

knitnbead
knitnbead September 30, 2011
A little bland. Not quite the flavor I was hoping for. The combo of shrimp and starfruit is awesome, but this recipe needs more flavor. I added a few splashes of hot sauce and had to add more soy. This dish does not have the umami. I served this over jasmine rice made with chicken broth for more flavor.
 
Bob C.
Bob C. January 29, 2015
Use fresh ginger. That will add flavor. Why people use powdered ginger, I will never understand.