5 from 6 votes
Shrimp Stir Fry
This flavor packed Shrimp Stir Fry is loaded with juicy shrimp and tons of veggies. Toss in a delicious sauce that makes a healthy dinner idea.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
232 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Shrimp and Vegetables:
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, large, tail on
- ½ tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cups broccoli diced into bite size pieces, florets
- 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup carrot shredded
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Stir Fry Sauce:
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the stir fry sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add in the broccoli, shredded carrots and snow peas to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the veggies start to get tender. Then add in the bell peppers, garlic and ground ginger. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until the peppers are tender and the garlic is aromatic. Remove the veggies from the skillet to a separate plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet and heat over medium high heat. Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is pink and no longer opaque throughout. Add the veggies back to the skillet and stir the sauce into the skillet. Toss the shrimp and veggies to coat them with the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the heat. Top with the sesame seed, serve over rice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
232kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
191mg
(64%)
Sodium
1646mg
(69%)
Potassium
466mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
3083IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
100mg
(111%)
Calcium
142mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 191mg | 64% |
| Sodium | 1646mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 3083IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.