Mandarin Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry
Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this Mandarin Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry is the perfect quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection and paired with crisp-tender vegetables, sweet mandarin orange segments, and a tangy-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, and orange juice. The dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a speedy yet satisfying option for busy schedules. Drizzled with fragrant sesame oil and garnished with crunchy sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this stir fry is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s loaded with nutrients and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Perfect for anyone looking for a flavorful, healthy stir fry recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, segmented (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onion, sliced
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and orange juice until smooth. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining tablespoon of cooking oil to the skillet. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the mandarin orange segments.
Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry and toss to combine.
Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.0 g | ||
| Protein | 129.6 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 606 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2713 mg | 58% | |
*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.
