SPICY HAWAIIAN PAPAYA & SHRIMP STIR-FRY

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Make and share this Spicy Hawaiian Papaya & Shrimp Stir-Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Papaya

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares (about 2 cs.)
12 green onions, cut into 3/4-inch lengths (about 1 c.)
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large ripe papaya, peeled and seeded,cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 2 cs.)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and sesame oil; whisk in cornstarch and crushed red pepper.
  • Reserve.
  • Heat oil in a wok or heavy frying pan.
  • Over high heat, stir-fry bell pepper until tender-crisp, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in onion, and garlic; cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • Stir in shrimp; cook, stirring constantly until shrimp is firm and opaque, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in papaya; heat through.
  • Rewhisk soy sauce mixture; stir into pan.
  • Cook until mixture thickens, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Dickson Addison
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The shrimp was a bit overcooked and the sauce was too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Khizir Hayat Khan
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Awais Talib
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp always comes out perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it with a side of jasmine rice.


Shorif Ullah
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Quick and easy weeknight dinner. The sauce was tasty, and the shrimp cooked quickly. I added a little bit of extra heat with some cayenne pepper. Served over rice.


Aliyah Vashinda
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The combination of sweet pineapple, spicy peppers, and succulent shrimp was perfect. The sauce was flavorful and tangy, and the shrimp cooked perfectly. I served this dish over rice and it was a huge hit with my