Easy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

5g protein · 20 min · 203 kcal

This shrimp stir fry is the perfect 30-minute meal, packed with flavor! Juicy and tender shrimp with a variety of vegetables, all cooked in a delicious stir-fry sauce. This dish tastes better than anything you can get from a restaurant and is so much healthier!

20 min4 servings203 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb raw shrimp
  • 1/2 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups medium broccoli florets
  • 8 oz mushrooms (quartered)
  • 1/3 red pepper (cubed)
  • 3 Tbsp garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp sriracha sauce (or hot sauce)
  • green onion (optional)
  • sesame seed (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet up to medium heat and add 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of oil.

  2. 2

    Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes. Flip the shrimp, and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    To the same pan, add 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of oil. Add chopped onion to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is softened.

  4. 4

    Add another 2 tbsp of butter to the pan and add broccoli florets, mushrooms, and cubed bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

  5. 5

    Add garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for a few minutes.

  6. 6

    In a bowl, mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Add the sauce to the pan of vegetables and bring the sauce to a light simmer.

  7. 7

    Cook the sauce on medium heat until it thickens.

  8. 8

    Add the shrimp back to the pan and heat through.

  9. 9

    Serve over white rice, and enjoy!

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