Description
A quick and delicious Garlic Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry that can be prepared in just 15 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Stir in the bell pepper, snap peas, and broccoli, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Pour this mixture over the shrimp and vegetables.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens.
- Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños while cooking.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with tofu or tempeh and adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg