Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Description
This stir fry uses peeled and deveined shrimp cooked over medium-high heat with a sauce made from soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil. The shrimp is combined with sliced red bell pepper and shredded carrots, allowing them to cook briefly to maintain some crunch.
A mixture of chicken broth and cornstarch is added along with broccoli florets and sugar snap peas to create a sauce that thickens while the vegetables cook to tender-crisp. The dish is finished with sliced green onions, contributing freshness and mild onion flavor.
The combination of sweet brown sugar, salty soy, and aromatic garlic with the textural contrast of crisp vegetables and tender shrimp makes this stir fry suitable for serving over rice for a complete meal. Quick cooking preserves the shrimp's juiciness and the vegetables' texture.
Adjust cooking times to ensure vegetables are cooked through but not mushy, and stir frequently to encourage even sauce distribution.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- green onion sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 cloves minced garlic, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. set aside.
- In a medium-sized skillet, over medium-high heat, add the 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded carrots and pour the sauce mixture on top. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp is pink.
- Whisk the ¾ cup chicken broth and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl and add it to the skillet with the 2 cups broccoli florets and 1 cup sugar snap peas.
- Stir until incorporated and then cover and cook 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is tender and the sauce has thickened. Serve with sliced green onions and serve over rice if desired.
Notes
- Use peeled and deveined shrimp for even cooking and texture.
- Cook vegetables until tender-crisp to maintain their color and bite.
- Mix chicken broth and cornstarch well before adding to avoid lumps in sauce.
- Serve over steamed rice for a full meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1646mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 490mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 4350IU | 87% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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