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Weeknight • Seafood

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry

This vibrant stir-fry features succulent shrimp and crisp vegetables coated in a balanced sweet and spicy sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Servings
3
Level
Weeknight
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ditch the takeout and whip up this incredibly quick and flavorful Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry right in your own kitchen! It’s packed with juicy shrimp, colorful veggies, and a homemade sauce that hits all the right notes – sweet, savory, and a little bit spicy. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

Yield: 3 servings

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (or more, to taste)
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

For the Stir-Fry

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients (soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, ginger, garlic, cornstarch) until smooth. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. Add red bell pepper and onion, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add shrimp to the empty side and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Make sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

  5. Step 5

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

Tips

  • Have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking, as stir-fries cook very quickly.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of sriracha in the sauce, or omit it entirely for a sweet and savory sauce.

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