Description
This quick and easy Shrimp Stir Fry is packed with vegetables and tossed in a flavorful homemade stir fry sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Add chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and ground ginger to the cornstarch mixture and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add broccoli, red bell pepper, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything.
- Stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Serve immediately, with rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- You can use frozen shrimp – just make sure they are fully thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables, like carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a squirt of sriracha to the sauce.
- Double the sauce if you like it extra saucy or are serving with rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 204
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 172mg