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Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry: A Quick and Tasty Dinner Delight

This Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dinner packed with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar or honey/maple syrup as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil or olive oil as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Chili sauce (sambal oelek) to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or canola/grapeseed oil
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup Asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Snow peas
  • 1 pound Large raw tail-on shrimp peeled and deveined

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, low-sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, chili sauce, and cornstarch. Whisk together until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced red bell pepper, asparagus, and snow peas to the pan, stirring constantly for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Introduce the large raw tail-on shrimp to the pan, stirring gently for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve the Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry over jasmine rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh, crisp vegetables for best flavor and texture, and avoid overcrowding the shrimp while cooking.

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