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Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

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A fast and flavorful honey garlic shrimp stir fry with crisp vegetables and a sticky, balanced sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (mix of red and yellow)
  • 1 cup snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Slice bell peppers into thin strips, trim snap peas, slice carrots thinly, and chop green onions. Mince garlic finely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Set both aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and starting to curl, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir fry bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and bright in color.
  5. Pour honey garlic sauce into the pan with vegetables. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly as sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan and toss to coat evenly. Heat through for another 1-2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped green onions on top, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version. Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture. Add a splash of water or broth if sauce thickens too much. Prep all ingredients before cooking as stir frying moves quickly.

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