Description
Sizzling Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in minutes. Succulent shrimp dance with aromatic garlic, creating a quick weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snap peas (or green beans)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Dissolve cornstarch with water and blend into the mixture, forming a glossy, smooth sauce.
- Shrimp Searing: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet until shimmering. Add shrimp, lightly salt, and cook until turning rosy pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer cooked shrimp to a separate plate.
- Vegetable Infusion: In the same pan, quickly sauté garlic and ginger to release their aromatic essence. Introduce bell peppers, broccoli florets, and snap peas, creating a vibrant vegetable ensemble.
- Combining Elements: Return shrimp to the vegetable medley and pour prepared sauce over the ingredients. Gently fold to coat evenly, allowing the sauce to thicken and embrace each component.
- Finishing Flourish: Garnish with finely chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or noodles, or enjoy as a standalone dish bursting with complex flavors.
Notes
- Prevent Overcooking Shrimp: Monitor cooking time closely to avoid rubbery texture; shrimp cooks quickly and turns tough when left too long in heat.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Whisk cornstarch mixture thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, glossy sauce that coats ingredients evenly.
- Control Pan Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve perfect sear on shrimp without burning garlic or vegetables.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust red pepper flakes based on personal heat preference; start with less and add incrementally for desired kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg