June 24, 2026

Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry

Name: Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil; 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) red chili flakes; 1 tbsp. (15 mL) garlic, sliced; 1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ginger, minced; 1 cup (250 mL) sliced red onion; 1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced carrot; 1 lb. (500 g) frozen shrimp, thawed (shelled and deveined) and patted dry; 2 cups (500 mL) sliced Napa cabbage; 1/4 cup (60 mL) VH® General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce; 1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced green onion

15

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
10
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Seafood,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
VH,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian

Ingredients

1 tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) red chili flakes
1 tbsp. (15 mL) garlic, sliced
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ginger, minced
1 cup (250 mL) sliced red onion
1/2 cup (125 mL) thinly sliced carrot
1 lb. (500 g) frozen shrimp, thawed (shelled and deveined) and patted dry
2 cups (500 mL) sliced Napa cabbage
1/4 cup (60 mL) VH® General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce
1/4 cup (60 mL) sliced green onion

Directions

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Step one

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; when hot add oil and red chili flakes. Add garlic, ginger, red onion, carrot and chili flakes. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until onions are soft.
Step two

Add shrimp and cook an additional 3-5 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink. Add Napa cabbage and VH® General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce; cook 1-2 more minutes or until sauce begins to coat shrimp and vegetables.
Step three

Garnish with green onion and serve over Uncle Ben’s® Long Grain Perfection Rice.
Step four

Tips

For a spicier stir-fry, add an additional 1/4 tsp of chili flakes.

Serve over cooked rice or whole wheat noodles.

Recipe is flexible and can be done using chicken or beef.