Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Healthy Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, a delicious and nutritious dish that comes together in under 40 minutes. This recipe features juicy shrimp paired with an array of colorful vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce made from garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this stir fry strikes a balance between wholesome ingredients and bold taste. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your preferences. Serve it over rice or enjoy it as a light meal on its own for an explosion of flavor and nutrition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cups broccoli, chopped small
- 1 small bag snap peas
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced red bell pepper, chopped broccoli, and snap peas. Cook for 6-8 minutes until tender but crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and arrowroot powder until combined.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink (about 2 minutes).
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables; cook an additional 4 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg