Description
This quick and easy garlic shrimp stir fry is packed with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a savory garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect healthy dinner option!
Ingredients
Scale
For the stir fry:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- ½ cup broccoli florets
- 3 green onions, chopped
For the sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
For garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Lemon or lime wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the sauce. Stir well and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Shrimp
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Stir Fry the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, sugar snap peas, carrot, and broccoli. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 4: Combine Everything
- Return the shrimp to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Stir in chopped green onions.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs.
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
- Different Protein: Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or beef.
- Low-Carb: Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- More Vegetables: Try mushrooms, baby corn, or bok choy for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: asian
Keywords: garlic shrimp stir fry, shrimp stir fry, quick seafood recipe, easy stir fry, healthy shrimp recipe