Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shrimp are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, then stir-fried with crisp vegetables for a well-balanced meal. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Coat the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add shrimp, and cook until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas until crisp-tender.
- Combine Everything: Return shrimp to the pan, pour the sauce over, and cook until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- You can prep the sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to swap in other vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or zucchini based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
