Description
Whip up this shrimp vegetable stir fry in minutes for a speedy dinner that’ll satisfy your hunger without hassle. Crisp veggies and succulent shrimp come together in a sizzling pan, ready to make your taste buds dance with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until completely blended.
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they transform to bright pink and look opaque.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate, keeping them warm.
- Place 1 cup sliced bell peppers, 1 cup broccoli florets, and 1 cup snap peas into the same skillet.
- Stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes, ensuring they remain tender-crisp and vibrant.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and pour prepared sauce over the entire mixture.
- Stir everything thoroughly, cooking for 2 additional minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately over warm rice or noodles.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp cook quickly, so watch carefully to prevent overcooking and maintain their tender texture.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent crunch.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- High heat is crucial for authentic stir-fry flavor, so make sure your skillet is hot before adding ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg