Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
A fast and flavorful honey garlic shrimp stir-fry that comes together in under 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. The sweet and sticky sauce clings to tender shrimp and crisp veggies for a comforting yet light meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use low sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or mild apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients (5 minutes): Peel and devein the shrimp if not prepped. Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, trim snap peas, and chop green onions. Mince the garlic finely.
- Make the Honey Garlic Sauce (2 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Set both aside.
- Cook the Shrimp (3 minutes): Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 1.5 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Veggies (3 minutes): Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Toss in bell peppers and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bright and crisp. Add green onions halfway through.
- Combine & Thicken (2 minutes): Return shrimp to the pan. Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and veggies and stir to combine. Slowly add cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Add water if sauce thickens too much.
- Final Taste and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra soy sauce if needed. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Add cornstarch slurry slowly and stir constantly to avoid lumps. Remove shrimp as soon as they turn pink to prevent rubbery texture. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge; add slurry fresh when cooking. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For dairy-free or paleo, swap honey with maple syrup (flavor changes slightly).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
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