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Quick 15-Minute Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe Easy Healthy Dinner for Weeknights

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A quick, easy, and healthy shrimp stir fry packed with fresh veggies and a bright soy-ginger glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado oil)
  • Optional garnish: sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, or chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: peel and devein shrimp if needed; slice bell pepper; julienne carrot; trim snap peas; chop green onions; mince garlic; grate ginger.
  2. Mix the sauce: whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon cooking oil; heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  4. Cook shrimp in a single layer for about 1.5 minutes without stirring to sear, then flip and cook another 1.5-2 minutes until pink and opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to pan; toss in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  6. Add bell pepper, snap peas, and carrot; stir fry constantly until veggies are crisp-tender and bright (about 3 minutes).
  7. Return shrimp to pan; pour in prepared sauce and stir continuously to coat evenly; cook until sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove from heat; garnish with green onions and optional sesame seeds or cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Dry shrimp well before cooking to ensure a good sear. Cook shrimp separately to avoid rubberiness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed. Prepare sauce and chop ingredients before cooking to keep stir fry fast. Use tamari for gluten-free option. Frozen shrimp can be used if thawed and patted dry. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth.

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