Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
A quick, delicious dish combining shrimp with fresh vegetables in a flavorful sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp Ensure shrimp is fully peeled and deveined
- ½ cup chicken broth Low sodium recommended
- ¼ cup soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For cooking
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 medium sliced red bell pepper
- ½ cup shredded carrots
Garnish
- to taste sliced green onions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Cut all vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, sliced red bell pepper, and shredded carrots. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next, add the shrimp to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp starts turning pink.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Serving
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over rice if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include a touch of ginger along with garlic. If you have leftovers, let the stir fry cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen the sauce.