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Shrimp Stir-Fry

Delicious Shrimp Stir-Fry in Under 35 Minutes for Any Night

This Shrimp Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and customizable dish made in under 35 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or peanut oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1 small head Broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 8 ounces Sugar Snap Peas
For the Flavor Base
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger finely chopped
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 lime Lime Juice juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or tapioca flour
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice preference

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shrimp Stir-Fry
  1. Begin by gathering all your ingredients for the shrimp stir-fry. Wash and cut the broccoli into small florets, slice the red bell pepper, and trim the sugar snap peas. Mince the garlic and finely chop the ginger.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of extra-virgin olive oil. Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, flipping them halfway through until they turn pink and opaque.
  3. In the same skillet where you cooked the shrimp, pour in some sesame oil and let it heat up. Add the broccoli, red bell pepper, and sugar snap peas, stirring frequently. Cook for about 7 minutes until softened slightly but still crunchy.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and finely chopped ginger into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to combine without burning the garlic.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes until combined.
  6. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, tossing the vegetables to coat evenly. Add the cooked shrimp back to the pan and heat for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Proper preparation and high heat are crucial for retaining the crunchiness of vegetables and avoiding overcooked shrimp.

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