Shrimp Stir Fry with Vegetables (Printable Version)
Tender shrimp and crisp vegetables in savory sauce ready in 25 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
06 - 1 small broccoli crown, cut into florets
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 green onions, sliced
→ Sauce
10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
14 - 1 tsp sesame oil
15 - 2 tsp cornstarch
16 - 3 tbsp water
→ Oil & Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
19 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
# How-To:
01 - Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir fry for 2–3 minutes until pink and just cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Add garlic, ginger, bell peppers, carrot, snap peas, and broccoli. Stir fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Return shrimp to the pan. Pour sauce over shrimp and vegetables. Stir well and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
05 - Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those chaotic weeknights when takeout sounds too tempting
- The sauce strikes that magical balance between savory and slightly sweet, coating each ingredient perfectly without overwhelming the delicate shrimp
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam your ingredients instead of stir frying them, so use your largest pan or cook in batches if necessary
- Cornstarch can settle at the bottom of your sauce bowl, so give it a quick stir right before pouring
03 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before cooking for the best sear
- Prep every single ingredient before turning on the stove, because stir frying happens fast