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Shrimp Stir Fry

Healthy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

A quick and healthy stir fry made with juicy shrimp, colorful veggies, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in under 30 minutes and pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Inspired
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 small zucchini sliced
  • 1 small carrot thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, honey, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Toss in the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrots. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan and pour in the prepared stir fry sauce. Toss everything until coated and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
  • You can swap shrimp for chicken, beef, or tofu.
  • Add a splash of chili sauce if you like it spicy.
  • Frozen shrimp works fine just thaw and pat dry first.