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Shrimp Stir Fry

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful shrimp stir fry with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Sauce

  • ⅓ cup water (or chicken broth*)
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste*)

Vegetables and Oil

  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil, divided)
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on or off)
  • 2 carrots julienne cut
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas
  • 4 green onions white and light green parts only, chopped
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Optional Garnish

  • sesame seeds (optional) sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Pat shrimp dry, cook in 1 tbsp oil until pink, then transfer to a plate.
  • Add remaining oil, cook vegetables 2-3 minutes, then return shrimp and sauce, cook 1 minute until thickened.
  • Stir in green onions and serve over rice, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: shrimp