Lemony Stir Fry Sauce
Brighten up your stir fry game with this quick and flavorful Lemony Stir Fry Sauce! This vibrant, citrus-infused sauce brings together the tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice, the savory depth of low-sodium soy sauce, and the subtle sweetness of honey, all perfectly balanced for a zesty punch. Infused with aromatic garlic, freshly grated ginger, and a touch of toasted sesame oil, this sauce is ready in just 8 minutes and can be customized with a hint of heat from optional red pepper flakes. Perfect for livening up vegetables, chicken, or shrimp, this versatile sauce will take your stir fry dishes to the next level. Easily prepped in advance and stored for up to 5 days, it’s a meal prep essential for busy weeknights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and water. Stir well to dissolve the honey completely.
Add the cornstarch to the liquid mixture and whisk until no lumps remain. Set aside.
Heat the sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the saucepan. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Pour the liquid mixture into the saucepan and stir constantly.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken and reaches your desired consistency.
If using, stir in the red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Remove the saucepan from heat and taste the sauce. Adjust lemon juice, soy sauce, or honey if needed to balance the flavors.
Use immediately in your stir fry or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1005 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
