Description
A vibrant and aromatic dish combining fresh shrimp and crisp vegetables for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop veggies and mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat the Skillet: Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add a splash of oil, toss in the shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add Veggies: Toss in the veggies, stir-frying for 3-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Combine: Return shrimp to the skillet, drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil, and toss everything together. For a sauce, dissolve cornstarch in water and add it to the pan, allowing it to thicken.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp, stir fry, quick dinner, Asian cuisine, family recipe, healthy meal