Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

6 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon chili sauce, such as sambal oelek
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup mushrooms
1/2 cup purple onion (sliced)
1/2 cup carrots (sliced)
1 cup snow peas
2 pounds large raw tail-on shrimp, peeled and deveined

In a small bowl, combine the garlic, 1/4 cup of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili sauce, and cornstarch. Whisk to combine. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the bell pepper, mushrooms, purple onion slices, 1 carrots, and snow peas.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, 3-4 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is slightly thickened and the shrimp and veggies are completely coated, about 5 minutes.

Serve over cooked rice, sprinkled with cilantro and sesame seeds (optional).