Description
Succulent shrimp dance with crisp vegetables in this irresistible Asian-inspired stir fry. Quick and flavorful, this dish delivers a perfect balance of protein and garden-fresh ingredients that will satisfy your craving for a delicious, easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly on the diagonal
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed and divided
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil
- 1 teaspoon canola, olive, or coconut oil
- Hot cooked brown or white rice, for serving
Sauce Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (158 milliliters) chicken broth or water
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) good quality soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
Instructions
- Melt butter with half the garlic in a spacious skillet or wok over moderate temperature, creating a fragrant base for the stir fry.
- Introduce shrimp to the pan, sautéing until they transform from translucent to opaque, rotating periodically for even cooking (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Transfer the perfectly cooked shrimp to a separate plate, reserving them for later incorporation.
- Elevate the skillet’s temperature to medium-high and drizzle olive oil, preparing the environment for vibrant vegetables.
- Carefully tumble all prepared vegetables into the hot pan, allowing them to sizzle and release their natural moisture.
- Secure the pan with a lid, enabling the vegetables to steam and tenderize while maintaining their crisp texture, gently stirring at intervals.
- Simultaneously, craft a dynamic sauce by whisking broth, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and remaining garlic in a compact mixing bowl.
- Gradually introduce corn starch to the liquid mixture, carefully preventing any potential lumps from forming.
- After vegetables have softened for approximately 5 minutes, pour the meticulously prepared sauce over them.
- Reduce heat and allow the sauce to simmer, creating a glossy, thickened coating while the vegetables reach perfect tender-crisp consistency.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked shrimp to the pan, gently warming them within the aromatic sauce.
- Serve the colorful, fragrant stir fry atop a bed of steaming rice, creating a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Customize this colorful stir fry by swapping shrimp with chicken or tofu for a protein-packed meal that suits any dietary preference.
- Achieve perfect vegetable crispness by cutting them uniformly and not overcrowding the pan during cooking.
- Fresh ingredients make a significant difference, so select vibrant vegetables and high-quality shrimp for maximum flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg