5.0 from 90 votes
Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
This honey garlic shrimp stir fry is shrimp and broccoli tossed in a super easy sweet and savory sauce. A healthier dinner option that everyone will love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
- Remove the broccoli from the pan; place it on a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the pan.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste and add them to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli back into the pan.
- In a bowl whisk together the water, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
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Notes
- You can leave the shrimp tails on or off, your choice!
- Cut the broccoli florets into approximately 1 inch pieces so that they'll cook quickly.
- I mince the garlic as fine as possible using either a knife or a garlic press.
Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
357mg
(119%)
Sodium
653mg
(27%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
57.5mg
(64%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 357mg | 119% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 57.5mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.