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Weeknight • Seafood

Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp and colorful veggies coated in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

When you need dinner on the table in a flash, this Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry is your hero! It's bursting with fresh flavors, from the juicy shrimp to the crisp-tender vegetables, all brought together by a luscious, sticky honey-garlic sauce. Faster than takeout and so much more satisfying, it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup sliced carrots (or 1/2 cup shredded carrots)
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. In a separate tiny bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce mixture and whisk until combined. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil (or sesame oil) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Add a splash of water if needed to help steam them.

  3. Step 3

    Add sliced red bell pepper and carrots to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the shrimp to the empty side and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Don't overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

  5. Step 5

    Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk (it may separate). Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir everything together until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes. The sauce will become glossy.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from heat. Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Tips

  • Prep all your ingredients (chop veggies, make sauce) before you start cooking, as stir-fries cook very quickly.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp; they cook fast and can become rubbery if left on the heat too long.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite stir-fry vegetables, like snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn.

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