Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stirfry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with crisp bell peppers and broccoli. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner, it combines vibrant veggies with succulent shrimp for a nutritious, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Vegetables
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Others
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, minced garlic, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Heat the pan: Place a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to warm up before adding ingredients.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the heated pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Add sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets to the pan with the shrimp. Stir-fry the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat everything in the sauce.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking the stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For added crunch and color, you can include sliced carrots or snap peas.
- Adjust the amount of honey to modify the sweetness according to your preference.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the saltiness if desired.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make it a complete meal.
- Make sure not to overcook shrimp as they can become tough quickly.
