Description
Fast, colorful, and packed with flavor—this shrimp stir fry is your answer to a busy weeknight dinner. Juicy shrimp, crisp veggies, and a sweet-savory sauce come together in one sizzling pan.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
3 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (like bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin sauce
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Optional: red pepper flakes, green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil and stir-fry veggies. Cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds.
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster/hoisin sauce, honey, and cornstarch slurry.
Pour sauce into the pan. Add shrimp back in and toss to coat everything. Cook 1–2 more minutes until sauce thickens.
Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 / serving
- Sugar: 12g / serving
- Sodium: 1200mg / serving
- Fat: 10g / serving
- Carbohydrates: 20g / serving
- Fiber: 3g / serving
- Protein: 25g / serving