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Quick 15-Minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

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A fast, flavorful, and healthy shrimp stir-fry with a sticky-sweet honey garlic sauce and crisp vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Rinse and pat dry. Chop broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and green onions. Mince garlic and grate ginger.
  2. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Heat the pan: Place your wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil. Let it heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook without moving them for about 1-2 minutes until pink and slightly golden on one side. Flip and cook another minute until just opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
  5. Stir-fry veggies: Add a bit more oil if needed. Toss in broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir frequently until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright in color, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add sauce and shrimp: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the veggies, stirring quickly as it thickens and coats everything. Return shrimp to the pan and toss to combine.
  7. Final touches: Remove from heat. Sprinkle chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds or red pepper flakes.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming the shrimp and veggies. Cook shrimp quickly over high heat to keep them tender. If sauce thickens too fast, add a splash of water to loosen it. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Adjust seasoning at the end to taste.

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