Recipe: Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

 

Ingredients:

For the Honey Garlic Shrimp:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking

For the Stir Fry:

• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, broccoli, etc.), sliced or chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• Cooked rice or noodles for serving
• Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Honey Garlic Shrimp:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
   • Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
   • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
   • Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp in the skillet. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Prepare the Stir Fry:

   • In the same skillet or wok, heat another tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.

3. Combine Shrimp and Vegetables:

   • Return the cooked honey garlic shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.

4. Serve:

   • Serve the honey garlic shrimp stir fry over cooked rice or noodles.
   • Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, if desired.

5. Enjoy!

   • Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make honey garlic shrimp stir fry as a delicious meal for lunch or dinner. It's perfect for busy weeknights and packed with savory-sweet flavors that everyone will love!