Shrimp Garlic Ginger Stir (Print View)

Juicy shrimp and crisp veggies cooked in a flavorful garlic-ginger sauce for a quick, healthy meal.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 small broccoli crown, cut into florets
05 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
07 - 3 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional
10 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
11 - 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
14 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Aromatics and Oil

15 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as canola or peanut
16 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
17 - 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

→ Garnish

18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro or green onion tops, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
02 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add bell peppers, broccoli, carrot, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
06 - Return shrimp to the pan. Add green onions.
07 - Pour sauce over shrimp and vegetables. Stir well to coat and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
08 - Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro or extra green onion if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your entire kitchen smells incredible within five minutes of starting, which honestly feels like a reward before you even eat.
  • Everything comes together in one pan, so cleanup becomes almost bearable when you're tired.
  • You get that satisfying sizzle and snap of crisp vegetables without any of the guilt, making it feel indulgent and healthy at once.
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp or they'll steam instead of sear, which is the difference between restaurant quality and regret.
  • The cornstarch mixture needs to be stirred again right before you add it because the cornstarch settles, and a clumpy sauce tastes floury.
03 -
  • Save a bit of the pan sauce to drizzle over rice or noodles at the table because that's where all the flavor lives.
  • If your sauce breaks or gets too thick, a splash of water and quick stir brings it back to life faster than you'd expect.
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