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Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

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A fast and flavorful shrimp stir-fry with a sweet honey garlic sauce and fresh vegetables, ready in about 15 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (canola or avocado oil recommended)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or lightly steamed)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: peel and devein shrimp if needed, rinse and pat dry. Mince garlic, slice bell pepper and carrot, separate broccoli into small florets.
  2. Make the sauce: whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Heat the pan and oil over medium-high heat until hot (water should sizzle on contact).
  4. Sear the shrimp in a single layer for about 1 minute per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  5. Add more oil if needed, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper; stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan, pour sauce over everything. Stir in cornstarch slurry slowly and cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and veggies.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Keep garlic from burning by stirring quickly and cooking on medium-high heat. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook shrimp in batches if necessary. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. Use tamari for gluten-free version. Cornstarch slurry is key for a glossy sauce finish.

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