shrimp stir-fry
Quick and easy garlic shrimp stir-fry with crisp vegetables and savory homemade sauce, perfect for a healthy and tasty weeknight dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and very finely minced
- 0.33 cup lite soy sauce
- 0.33 cup water
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed; or to taste
- 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce or more to taste for more spiciness
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons oil peanut, vegetable or olive oil
- 1 whole red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced vertically
- 1.5 cups raw broccoli florets do not use frozen
- 1 cup fresh snow peas
- 1 small baby bok choy sliced vertically into quarters
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp with tails on, peeled and deveined
- sesame seeds optional for garnishing
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, lite soy sauce, water, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, chili sauce, and cornstarch until well combined; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper, broccoli florets, snow peas, and baby bok choy. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque but not overcooked.
- Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce evenly over the shrimp and vegetables. Simmer and stir constantly for 4 to 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Optionally garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
Best served fresh. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days but are not ideal for freezing. Adjust chili sauce amount based on your preferred spice level.