Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a fast and flavorful dinner that works well for the New Year season. It is light, balanced, and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes. The shrimp cooks quickly, and the vegetables bring color and crunch. The sauce is a simple mix of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger that coats everything with sweet and savory flavor.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful meal that fits perfectly into the winter season when people look for lighter but satisfying dishes. The shrimp cooks quickly, and the vegetables stay crisp and bright. The sauce gives the dish a sweet and savory finish that tastes delicious with rice or noodles.
The recipe starts by seasoning the shrimp and cooking them briefly so they stay tender. The vegetables cook next, absorbing some of the flavor from the pan. The sauce is a simple mix of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. The cornstarch helps the sauce thicken and coat the shrimp and vegetables.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Season and cook the shrimp.
Step 2: Cook the vegetables until tender.
Step 3: Mix and add the sauce.
Step 4: Add the cornstarch mixture.
Step 5: Return the shrimp and coat in sauce.
Step 6: Garnish and serve.
This stir fry is quick, healthy, and flexible. You can add bell peppers, snap peas, or mushrooms. It reheats well and makes a great next day lunch. It is also gluten free if you substitute tamari for soy sauce.
Recipe
Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Garnish
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- 1
Step 1: Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- 2
Step 2: Heat oil in a pan and cook the shrimp for one to two minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Step 3: Add the broccoli and carrots to the pan. Cook until slightly tender.
- 4
Step 4: Stir together the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar. Add to the vegetables.
- 5
Step 5: Add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.
- 6
Step 6: Return the shrimp to the pan. Toss until coated and heated through.
- 7
Step 7: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.