Chewy Shrimp and Squid Stir-fry with Soy Sauce: A Perfect Side Dish
Savory Soy Sauce Stir-fried Shrimp and Squid
Create a delightful side dish using leftover vegetables from your fridge. This irresistible stir-fry features chewy squid, plump shrimp, and crisp vegetables coated in a savory soy sauce glaze, guaranteed to make you devour a bowl of rice. Make this simple yet delicious homemade side dish and capture everyone’s taste buds!
Main Ingredients- 1 squid (body part)
- 8 shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- A moderate amount of carrot (thinly julienned)
- A moderate amount of zucchini (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
- A pinch of black pepper
- A little canola oil
Flavor Enhancing Sauce- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the delicious sauce for our stir-fry. In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp plum extract. Whisk them together thoroughly with a spoon. Preparing the sauce in advance will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to prepare the vegetables. Thinly julienne the carrot and zucchini, and slice the onion. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces or thin strips. For the carrot and zucchini, aim for strips that aren’t too thin so they retain a pleasant texture when stir-fried. Having the vegetables prepped will make the actual cooking much easier.
Step 3
Next, let’s prepare the squid. You can clean the squid body and remove the skin, or use it as is. Slice the squid into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper over the sliced squid to help remove any fishy odors. Then, drizzle a little canola oil or cooking oil into your pan and add the squid. This step helps prevent the squid from sticking to the pan and ensures even cooking.
Step 4
Heat the pan over medium heat. Add the squid and stir-fry quickly for about 1-2 minutes, or until the squid turns opaque and starts to become transparent. Be careful not to overcook the squid, as it can become tough. Once the squid is almost cooked, pour in all of the prepared sauce.
Step 5
Stir-fry briskly with a spatula to ensure the sauce evenly coats the squid. The sauce will reduce and the squid will start to look glossy.
Step 6
Finally, add the prepared shrimp and vegetables to the pan. Stir-fry everything together. Shrimp cook very quickly, so it’s best to add them once the squid is partially cooked. Continue to stir-fry just until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Your delicious Shrimp and Squid Stir-fry with Soy Sauce is now complete! Serve it over warm rice for an incredibly satisfying meal.
