Description
This 15-minute Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir fry turns weeknight dinners into something special – sticky-sweet, savory, and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup snow peas, ends trimmed
- 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/3 cup (80ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles for serving
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add snow peas for another minute. Add green onions and toss for 30 seconds.
- Give the sauce a quick stir and pour into the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-60 seconds until thickened.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 minute.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and extra green onions.