Description
A quick and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry that combines succulent shrimp with a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- In another bowl, toss the shrimp with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the bell pepper and snap peas, and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the honey garlic sauce over the top. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For added heat, include red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños in the stir-fry.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg