Korean-Inspired Chocolate Shrimp Stir-Fry
What Started it all:
Shrimp, Okra, chocolate chips, frying pan
<em>This unique Korean-inspired recipe combines the succulent flavors of shrimp with the delicate crunch of okra, all brought together with a hint of chocolate for a surprising twist on a classic stir-fry.</em>
Ingredients
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of okra, sliced
- 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, add the sliced okra and sauté until they are tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Once the okra is cooked, add the cooked shrimp back to the pan.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the shrimp and okra in the pan.
- Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate chips melt and coat the shrimp and okra evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Korean-inspired chocolate shrimp stir-fry over steamed rice if desired.