Shrimp Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful shrimp stir-fry with crisp vegetables and a savory sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and broth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil. Stir-fry bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp stir-fry, quick dinner, healthy stir-fry, Asian shrimp recipe