Description
A quick and delicious shrimp stir fry recipe loaded with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture.
- Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- Use any combination of vegetables you like or have on hand.
- Adjust the spice level with chili flakes or sriracha if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg