Quick Seafood Recipes for Weeknight Dinners: Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry

This quick seafood recipe for weeknight dinners features a delicious shrimp stir-fry that comes together in just 20 minutes. Packed with vibrant...

Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
  3. Toss in the sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and snap peas, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, then pour the sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly while ensuring everything is well combined.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat, and garnish the stir-fry with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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