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Costco Kirkland Shrimp Stir Fry

A fast, high-heat shrimp stir fry using Costco's Kirkland frozen shrimp and frozen stir-fry vegetables — one pan, 20 minutes, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce that coats everything perfectly.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
4
Cost / Serving
$7.24

Quick Answer

Whisk the sauce first (soy, oyster, cornstarch, sesame), thaw and dry Kirkland shrimp, then high-heat-toss everything together with Kirkland frozen stir-fry vegetables. The whole thing comes together in 5 minutes once you start cooking. Ready in 20 minutes; serves 4.

A good shrimp stir fry requires three things: high heat, fast cooking, and a sauce that's ready before anything hits the pan. Costco's Kirkland frozen shrimp and frozen stir-fry vegetable mix handle the prep work for you — both cook quickly and go from freezer to plate in 20 minutes. The sauce is made from pantry staples and can be whisked together in two minutes.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Set aside — the sauce must be ready before you start cooking.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over the highest heat your stove allows until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1 minute without moving, then flip and cook 1 more minute. They should be just opaque. Remove to a plate.

  4. 4

    Add remaining oil to the pan. Add frozen vegetables and spread in an even layer. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes until they start to char slightly, then toss for 2 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds.

  6. 6

    Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I cook the shrimp from frozen or thaw it first for stir fry?+
Always thaw first for stir fry. Frozen shrimp releases water as it cooks, which steams everything in the pan instead of searing it. Thaw under cold water for 5 minutes and pat dry before cooking.
Why mix the sauce before starting?+
Stir fry moves fast — everything in the pan cooks in under 10 minutes. If you're measuring and whisking sauce while the pan is hot, the shrimp overcooks. Having the sauce ready means you add it the moment it's needed.
Can I add noodles instead of rice?+
Yes. Cook lo mein or rice noodles separately, then add them to the pan with the sauce and toss everything together. You may need to add 1–2 tablespoons of water to loosen the sauce.