Description
A quick and easy shrimp stir fry with mixed vegetables in a savory sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral oil
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (separate white/light green parts from dark green parts)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped or grated fresh ginger
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., red bell pepper, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, green beans)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails off (fresh or thawed frozen)
- Cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles, for serving (optional)
- For the Stir Fry Sauce: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- First, prepare your stir-fry sauce: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Next, ensure all your vegetables are chopped and your shrimp are peeled and deveined, as this recipe cooks quickly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large heavy skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the white and light green parts of the sliced green onions, the minced garlic, and the chopped fresh ginger. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant and lightly toasted.
- Add your chosen mixed vegetables (e.g., bell pepper, asparagus, carrots), along with salt and pepper. Sauté for a few more minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Introduce the raw shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are almost entirely cooked through (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir the prepared sauce once more, then pour it into the skillet with the shrimp and vegetables.
- Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and the shrimp are fully opaque and cooked through.
- Serve the shrimp stir fry immediately over cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles. Garnish with the dark green parts of the green onions, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe cooks quickly, so have all ingredients prepped before starting.
- Customize vegetables based on preference and seasonality.
- For a spicier version, add the optional red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure shrimp reach an internal temperature of 145°F for safety.