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shrimp stir fry Recipe

Shrimp Stir Fry

This shrimp stir fry is a quick and healthy dish packed with vibrant vegetables and juicy shrimp tossed in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it’s delicious served over steamed rice or noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams shrimp, large, peeled and deveined
  • 200 grams broccoli florets
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced About 120 grams.
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced thin About 100 grams.
  • 100 grams snow peas, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 green onion, sliced For garnish.
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds For garnish, optional.

Equipment

  • 1 large nonstick skillet or wok
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add garlic, ginger, broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrot. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are bright and just starting to soften.
  5. Add the snow peas and cook for another 1 minute.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it into the skillet. Toss everything together and stir constantly for about 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately with steamed white or brown rice, or toss with cooked noodles for a hearty meal. For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of chili sauce to the sauce mixture. You can substitute vegetables according to availability—snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn work beautifully.