This Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry will have you in and out of the kitchen and eating fast.
Grilling is not the only way to cook in the summertime. And yes, even though we all might love to cook, a quick meal like this Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stiry-Fry is always a welcome treat! It’s fast and easy like my Cashew Kung Pao Chicken and my Gingery Pork Ramen.
What’s nice about this stir-fry dinner is that most of the ingredients can be prepared ahead of time, just keep the ingredients chilled until you are ready to cook. When it’s time to heat the pan or wok, the cooking time is very minimal. And yes, this meal is nice enough for a dinner party and quickly answers “what should I make for dinner“…win-win.
Feel free to replace the shrimp with chicken (I prefer thighs). It tastes just as good!
How To Prepare Fresh Plums for Stir-Fry
Make sure your plums are ripe. They should smell sweet and fruity, should give slightly to a squeeze, and be semi-soft.
For this dish, you’ll want to cut “lobes” from your plums around the pits and slice into half-moons as shown.
How To Make Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry
- Prepare shrimp, scallions, garlic, ginger (if not using paste) and plums
- Combine sherry, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, cayenne and cornstarch in a medium bowl, making sure cornstarch is completely incorporated
- Heat oil in a large saute pan or wok over med-high heat until the oil appears to be shimmering
- Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for about 15 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly
- Add shrimp and stir-fry until opaque; about 2-3 minutes
- Add liquid mixture, scallions and plums and simmer until the liquid thickens, another 2-3 minutes more
- Serve over steamed rice
Recipe Tips
- If you’re using a saute pan to stir-fry, it must be big enough to hold everything without crowding. I recommend using a 12″ sized pan
- Make sure the pan or wok is really hot when you start cooking as the pan cools down rapidly as ingredients are added
What Should I Serve With Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry
- sauteed spinach
- 5-Minute Spicy Lemon Broccoli
- Asian Noodle Salad
- Classic Egg Rolls
- Light and Crunchy Asian Slaw
- Cucumbers with Mint Vinaigrette
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Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-FryThis Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry will have you in and out of the kitchen and eating fast.
Prep Time20 mins Cook Time10 mins Total Time30 mins Servings: 3 people
Calories: 381kcal
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Ingredients
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NotesEach serving is approximately 1-1/3 cups.
When it comes to ingredients, like ginger and garlic, I prefer to use fresh ginger paste in a recipe like this. I find it incorporates better and it's very handy to keep in the fridge. I also prefer the already minced garlic (found in the produce section) in a large jar. It's a great thing to keep in the fridge too. Having these items around also cuts way down on preparation time which I love. NutritionNutrition Facts
Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
Calories from Fat 115
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.8g20% Saturated Fat 2.1g13% Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g Cholesterol 285.8mg95% Sodium 718.6mg31% Potassium 684.2mg20% Carbohydrates 27.7g9% Fiber 2.4g10% Sugar 16g18% Protein 38.4g77%
Vitamin A 17.9IU0% Vitamin C 21.6mg26% Calcium 24.8mg2% Iron 6.2mg34% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Allison says
This was a delightful change from the salt loaded stir fry recipes I usually find on the internet. Sweet but still savory, and not too heavy! It was the first recipe I’ve tried from Noble Pig and I look forward to trying more!
Cathy says
I am so happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know.
Julie Blanner says
Love this! It was great to have a change from my normal beef and broccoli stir fry. It was so full of flavor and my husband loved it!
Cathy says
So great! Thanks!
lisa says
yum!
wilhelmina says
I had never tried this amazing flavor combo before, it is absolutely delicious! Great recipe!
Cathy says
thank you!
Liz says
Oh, boy, this is WAY better than any shrimp I’ve ever eaten in a Chinese restaurant! Delicious!!
Cathy says
Yay!
Toni says
I love how easy this is to make! And it tastes so good!
Cathy says
Glad you loved it.
Tanya Schroeder says
This is the best stir fry!! Those plums make this dish amazing!
Cathy says
Thank you!