Isan Shrimp Ribeye Snap Pea Stir-Fry
A fast Isan-inspired surf-and-turf stir-fry with sale shrimp, ribeye, and crisp early-summer sugar snap peas over jasmine rice.
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Ingredients
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Kroger® Large Raw Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off12 ounces, thawed if frozen and patted dry $6.00
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Certified Angus Beef Choice Bone-In Ribeye Steak6 ounces trimmed boneless meat, thinly sliced $13.99
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Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas8 ounces, strings removed if needed $3.99
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Smart Way™ Jasmine Rice1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon dry rice, divided $3.49
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Green Onions3, whites and greens separated, sliced $1.50
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.79
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Ginger Root1 tablespoon grated $4.99
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Mint1/3 cup leaves, torn $1.49
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Organic Cilantro1/3 cup chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each2, juiced; wedges reserved for serving $1.50
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Fish sauce2 tablespoons
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Low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar or honey2 teaspoons
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Thai chile flakes or crushed red pepper1/2 to 1 teaspoon, to taste
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Neutral cooking oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Kosher saltto taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1/2 cup jasmine rice, then combine it in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and a pinch of salt; bring to a simmer, cover, cook 15 minutes on low, then let stand covered 5 minutes while you stir-fry.
- While the rice cooks, trim the snap peas, slice the green onions, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, thinly slice the trimmed ribeye, and pat the shrimp very dry.
- Toast the remaining 1 tablespoon dry rice in a dry wok or skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and nutty; crush it with a mortar, spice grinder, or the bottom of a heavy pan to make a coarse toasted rice powder.
- Mix the Isan-style sauce in a bowl: fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, chile flakes, and 2 tablespoons water; taste for a bright salty-sour balance.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; sear the sliced ribeye for 60 to 90 seconds until browned but still tender, then transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add the shrimp, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until mostly pink; add snap peas, green onion whites, garlic, and ginger, then stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more until the peas are crisp-tender and the shrimp are opaque.
- Return the ribeye to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss for 30 to 60 seconds; turn off the heat, fold in mint, cilantro, green onion greens, and toasted rice powder, then plate over jasmine rice with lime wedges.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $24–$28 for 2 servings, depending on ribeye weight and pantry sauce ingredients.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 580 calories per serving with roughly 50g protein, moderate carbs from rice, and a vegetable-heavy snap pea base.
Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling is great with the lime, chile, herbs, and fish sauce; sparkling water with lime also works well.