Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, stir-fried with fresh vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and snow peas. It makes for an easy weeknight dinner or a healthy lunch option, packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Stir Fry:
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cups snow peas
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Green onion, sliced (for garnish)
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, approximately 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Add chopped broccoli, sliced bell peppers, and snow peas. Sauté until vegetables are blistered and tender, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic and shrimp: Add minced garlic and cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Sauté everything together for an additional 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
- Thicken the sauce and combine: Reduce heat to low, pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, and stir for about 10 seconds until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions on top. Serve the stir fry over cooked rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cooked shrimp, thawing it first, then cooking for a few minutes in the skillet.
- Other vegetables such as carrots, edamame, mushrooms, or cauliflower can be added for variety.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For a boost of flavor, add a dash of sesame oil or sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 2330 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 381 mg
