Description
A quick and flavorful honey garlic shrimp stir fry that comes together in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with fresh veggies and a sticky-sweet sauce, this one-pan meal is both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (avocado oil recommended)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or lemon juice as substitute)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cups (about 450g) mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, broccoli, carrots)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles, to serve
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed and pat dry. Mince garlic, slice green onions, and chop veggies if not pre-cut.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Sear the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and cover loosely with foil.
- Cook the veggies: Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry mixed vegetables for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Combine and glaze: Return shrimp to the pan with veggies. Pour in the honey garlic sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Finish and serve: Turn off heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top. Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure proper searing. Use medium-high heat to avoid soggy veggies or burnt garlic. Sauce can be made ahead to save time. If sauce is too thin, cook a bit longer to thicken. Variations include adding sriracha for spice or fresh ginger for zing.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, shrimp stir fry, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, healthy shrimp recipe, one-pan meal, stir fry vegetables