Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
A quick and easy honey garlic shrimp stir fry that is ready in 20 minutes, featuring tender shrimp and crisp vegetables coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable to your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 tablespoons neutral oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, lime wedge
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp to avoid excess moisture. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. In a separate small cup, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water until smooth. Set both aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Stir-fry broccoli, bell pepper, and snap peas (if using) for 3-4 minutes until bright and crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger during the last minute.
- Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the honey soy sauce mixture and stir. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Keep vegetables crisp by cooking quickly on high heat without overcrowding the pan. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water before adding to prevent lumps. Add sauce slurry slowly while stirring. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup per serv
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 30
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