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Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

Juicy shrimp and crisp vegetables tossed in a glossy homemade honey garlic sauce for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 carrot
  • ½ yellow onion
  • ½ cup snap peas
  • 2 green onions
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry and toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Whisk together all honey garlic sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  5. Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  6. Stir the sauce again and pour it into the skillet.
  7. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss everything together.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.