Description
This Quick and Delicious Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe is a fast, flavorful dish loaded with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a savory homemade stir fry sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Add broccoli, bell pepper, and snow peas. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Pour in the stir fry sauce and toss everything to coat evenly. Cook 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, if using. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time—just heat briefly.
- Swap in your favorite vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or baby corn.
- Make it spicy by adding chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg