Description
This shrimp stir fry is quick, easy, and loaded with fresh veggies and tender shrimp tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal!
Ingredients
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
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1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
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Return the shrimp to the skillet. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well to coat. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
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You can swap out vegetables based on what you have—snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms work great too.
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Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
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For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg