This dish is all about juicy shrimp and colorful veggies coated in a sweet and savory sauce.
It’s quick, easy, and totally customizable, making it perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you’re craving a delicious and satisfying meal.
Let’s get cooking!
What’s to Love about This Shrimp Stir Fry?
- Sweet and Savory Flavor: The combination of honey, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil creates a deliciously balanced sauce that’s both sweet and savory. It coats the shrimp and vegetables perfectly, infusing each bite with irresistible flavor.
- Quick and Easy: With just a handful of simple ingredients and a short cooking time, this stir fry comes together in a flash, making it ideal for busy weeknights or hectic days when you need a satisfying meal without a lot of effort.
- Versatile: You can easily customize this recipe by swapping out the vegetables for your favorites or adding extra ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, or snow peas. It’s a great way to use up whatever veggies you have on hand.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein from the shrimp and an array of vitamins and minerals from the colorful bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas, this stir fry is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a wholesome meal that’s good for you.
- Family-Friendly: Even picky eaters will love the sweet and savory flavors of this dish. It’s a great way to introduce seafood and vegetables into your family’s diet in a way that’s both approachable and delicious.
Ingredient Notes, Tips, and Alternatives
- Shrimp:
- Fresh vs. Frozen: Fresh shrimp is ideal if available, but frozen shrimp works just as well. Make sure to thaw frozen shrimp before cooking by placing them in the refrigerator overnight or running them under cold water for quick thawing.
- Size: Use shrimp that are large enough to handle and cook evenly. Medium to large-sized shrimp (21-25 count per pound) are a good choice for this recipe.
- Vegetables:
- Variety: Feel free to mix and match the vegetables based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Other options include carrots, snow peas, mushrooms, or water chestnuts.
- Preparation: Ensure that the vegetables are sliced or chopped into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
- Honey:
- Substitutions: If you prefer, you can substitute honey with maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave nectar for a similar sweet flavor.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the amount of honey based on your preference for sweetness.
- Soy Sauce:
- Low-Sodium Option: Opt for low-sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your sodium intake. This allows you to control the saltiness of the dish better.
- Tamari: Tamari can be used as a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- Coconut Aminos: This is our favorite alternative to soy sauce.
- Rice Vinegar:
- Substitution: If you don’t have rice vinegar on hand, you can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar as a substitute. The flavor profile may vary slightly, but it will still add a tangy kick to the sauce.
- Sesame Oil:
- Flavor Enhancement: Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor and aroma to the dish. Use it sparingly as a little goes a long way. If you don’t have sesame oil, you can omit it or substitute with another oil like vegetable oil or peanut oil.
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Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry recipe features juicy shrimp and vibrant vegetables tossed in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Quick, easy, and customizable, it’s a perfect weeknight meal served over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that everyone will love.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp stir fry over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
