Simple & Delicious Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

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Craving a quick, flavorful meal that doesn’t take all evening? This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry is your answer! It’s packed with vibrant veggies and tender shrimp, all coated in a simple, irresistible sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you’re short on time but big on taste.

Health Benefits

Shrimp is a fantastic source of lean protein, which is great for building and repairing muscles. It’s also rich in selenium, an antioxidant that helps protect your body. The colorful vegetables in this stir-fry, like broccoli and bell peppers, offer a variety of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, contributing to overall well-being and good digestion.

Ingredients Needed

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)

Step By Step Making

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and soy sauce.
  2. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Set both aside.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the broccoli and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the shrimp to the other side and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
  7. Pour the honey-soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables.
  8. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve the stir-fry immediately over cooked rice.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Nutritional Value

This Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry offers approximately 30 grams of protein per serving. A typical serving contains around 350-400 calories and about 40 grams of carbohydrates, depending on portion size and the amount of rice served. For more high-protein snack ideas, check out our High Protein Peanut Butter Balls.

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