Description
This quick and easy garlic shrimp stir-fry is ready in just minutes. Packed with juicy shrimp, garlic, and crisp vegetables, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal that’s full of flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Season the shrimp with a little salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sesame oil and minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Combine: Add the shrimp back into the skillet. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute to combine all the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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