Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry

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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Print Recipe 5 from 9 votes Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry This 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 Course: Main Course Cuisine: Asian Keyword: Easy Shrimp and Fresh Plum Stir-Fry Servings: 3 people Calories: 381kcal Author: Cathy Equipment Large Saute Pan or Wok Ingredients 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (you can also use chicken) 5 scallions (green and white pieces) cut into 1" pieces 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh ginger paste 2 ripe plums, sliced 2 tbsp dry sherry 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp ketchup 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp toasted sesame oil 1/2 tsp cayenne 2 tsp cornstarch 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil Instructions Prepare shrimp, scallions, garlic, ginger and plums. Make sure to keep each of these items separate. Set aside until you are ready to stir-fry. In a medium bowl, combine sherry, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, cayenne and cornstarch. Set aside. Heat oil in a large (12") saute pan or wok over med-high heat until you see oil shimmering. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for about 15 seconds, stirring constantly (do not burn). Add shrimp and stir-fry until opaque, 2-3 minutes. Add liquid mixture, scallions and plums; simmer until liquid thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Serve on top of steamed rice. Notes Each 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. Nutrition Nutrition 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.