Sunday, October 23, 2011

Shrimp and Pepper Stirfry in Plum Sauce

3/4 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined ($3.75)
2 T. vegetable oil ($.05)
1 each: red, orange, and yellow bell pepper ($.68)
2 medium yellow onions, sliced thin ($.12)
2 T. minced ginger ($.20)
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced ($1.00)
1/4 tsp. each: cumin and oregano ($.05)
1 tsp. paprika ($.10)
salt and pepper ($.05)
2/3 C. plum sauce ($.75)
3 T. teriyaki sauce (free after coupons)
2 T. soy sauce ($.10)
1/3 C. water (free)

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes and add peppers, onion, ginger, and mushrooms - season with salt and pepper, oregano, paprika, and cumin. Cook over medium heat until the onions are translucent and mushrooms are almost tender.

Add plum sauce, teriyaki, and soy sauce, and heat through. Add water by tablespoon to adjust the consistency of the sauce. When sauce reaches desired consistency, add shrimp and cook another 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp are no longer transparent but are a white-pink color.

Serve with white rice.

Yields = 4 servings
Cost: $6.95
Cost per serving: $1.65

1 comment:

  1. Tried this last night and it was amazing - thank you!!

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