Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, colorful bell peppers, and snow peas all coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy, delicious dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 cups snow peas
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Aromatics & Garnish
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Green onion, sliced, for garnish
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss in the chopped broccoli, sliced bell peppers, and snow peas. Sauté the vegetables for 5 to 6 minutes until they become blistered and tender-crisp, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Add Aromatics and Shrimp: Introduce the minced garlic to the vegetables and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir everything together to combine.
- Finish with Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet and stir continuously for about 10 seconds until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the shrimp and vegetables.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the stir fry for freshness and serve immediately. This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fully peeled and deveined for best texture.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference.
- The sauce thickens quickly due to cornstarch—stir continuously after adding.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
- Serve over steamed jasmine or basmati rice for a traditional accompaniment.
