Description
Garlic Scape Shrimp Stir Fry sizzles with summer’s freshest flavors straight from the skillet. Crisp scapes and succulent shrimp dance together in a fast, fabulous meal perfect for weeknight dinner magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped garlic scapes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until it shimmers and looks slightly wavy.
- Add 1 pound of large shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn bright pink and curl slightly.
- Transfer shrimp to a clean plate, keeping them warm and preserving their tender texture.
- Toss 2 cups of chopped garlic scapes into the same hot skillet, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until they become bright green and slightly softened.
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
- Pour the sauce directly over the garlic scapes, using a spatula to ensure every piece gets coated evenly.
- Slide the reserved shrimp back into the skillet, gently tossing everything together so the sauce glazes each ingredient.
- Let the mixture simmer for an additional 60-90 seconds, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Serve the stir fry immediately over hot rice, spooning any remaining sauce from the pan on top.
Notes
- Fresh garlic scapes offer a milder, greener flavor than regular garlic, so they’re perfect for those who find traditional garlic too intense.
- When buying shrimp, select medium or large sizes that cook quickly and stay tender in this fast stir fry.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as this recipe moves fast and requires quick handling of ingredients.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the savory flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg