Description
This quick and delicious shrimp stir fry is packed with colorful vegetables and tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry (if using). Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Stir fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until just tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sauce.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and everything is well coated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to save even more time.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like broccoli or mushrooms.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor.