Shrimp Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Makes 6 servings.

  • 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 Tbsp Ka‘iulani Hawaiian Spice
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, medium cubed
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp Ka‘iulani Chinese 5 Spice
  • 1 Tbsp Ka‘iulani Hawaiian Spice
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 Japanese eggplant, cut in half lengthwise, then into 2- to 3-inch pieces
  • 2 red bell peppers, cleaned and medium cubed
  • chopped cilantro to taste
  • green onion, sliced in short lengths, for garnish

Pasta, Asian noodles or steamed rice, in warm bowl

  • Toss shrimp with Ka‘iulani Hawaiian Spice and set aside.
  • Place cooking oil in frying pan, heat. 
  • Add onion, garlic, Chinese 5 Spice, the additional Hawaiian Spice and cook until onion and garlic are limp and translucent. 
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a boil. 
  • Add eggplant, red bell pepper and cilantro; cook until vegetables are tender. 
  • Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes, until shrimp are pink.

Remove from heat, and serve over pasta, Asian noodles or steamed rice in warmed bowl.

Variation: Substitute white fish of your choice for shrimp, being careful of the fish falling apart when you stir-fry.

Anna Covert