Description
This Easy Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender shrimp and crisp vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, and red bell peppers are cooked in a savory garlic-soy sauce with a hint of sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a nutritious meal that can be served over rice for a complete dinner.
Ingredients
Protein and Sauce
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 sliced red bell pepper
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup sugar snap peas, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded carrots. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to become tender but still crisp.
- Add the shrimp: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp begin to turn pink and are mostly cooked through.
- Incorporate the sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir constantly as you cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and the broccoli is tender but not mushy.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions over the stir fry. Serve hot, optionally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with firm tofu or extra vegetables.
- Adjust the brown sugar quantity according to your preferred sweetness level.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content.
- To add spice, include red pepper flakes or chili paste to the sauce mixture.
- Ensure shrimp is fully thawed if using frozen to prevent uneven cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
