Description

A quick and flavorful Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp, this dish is sure to please your family.

Ingredients

Scale

6 garlic cloves

minced

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon chili sauce (e.g.

sambal oelek)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 red bell pepper

thinly sliced

1/2 pound asparagus

trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1 cup snow peas

2 pounds large raw tail-on shrimp

peeled and deveined

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add red bell pepper, asparagus, and snow peas, stirring for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring quickly to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in the sauce for 15 minutes before cooking.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Protein: 21g

Keywords: Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, shrimp recipe, quick dinner, seafood stir fry