Shrimp Stir Fry
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A quick and flavorful shrimp stir fry made with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and the cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time, but reduce cooking time accordingly.
- You can substitute vegetables based on availability or preference.
- Adjust soy sauce and honey to taste for more or less saltiness/sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg