Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes! Juicy shrimp are sautéed to perfection and paired with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots for a colorful, nutrient-packed meal. The magic lies in the irresistibly balanced sauce, made with soy sauce, honey, and sriracha, offering the perfect combination of sweetness and heat. Fresh garlic and ginger add an aromatic flair, while a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds brings a delightful crunch and a pop of flavor. Serve it over fluffy rice or tender noodles for a complete meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights, this shrimp stir fry is a healthy, one-pan meal the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1.5 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 4 servings cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set the sauce aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot. Stir fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables.
Stir everything to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve the shrimp stir fry immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
499 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 613 mg | 13% | |
*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.
