Protein-Loaded Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry - Fast, Fresh, and Flavor-Packed

Ingredients

• Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
• Vegetables: 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 red bell pepper (sliced), 1 cup snap peas, 1 medium carrot (thinly sliced), 3 green onions
• Aromatics: 3 garlic cloves (minced), 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• Sauce: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional), 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Thickener: 2 teaspoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 teaspoons water)
• Oil: 1–2 tablespoons avocado or canola oil
• Garnish: Sesame seeds, extra sliced green onions, lime wedges (optional)
• Base: Cooked rice, quinoa, noodles, or cauliflower rice

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp dry. Toss with a pinch of salt and pepper. Dry shrimp sear better and don’t steam.

2. 2

   Make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and broth. Stir in the cornstarch slurry.

3. 3

   Prep the veggies. Slice everything before you start. Stir fry moves fast.

4. 4

   Cook the shrimp. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and just opaque. Remove to a plate.

5. 5

   Stir fry the veggies. Add a little more oil if needed. Cook broccoli, carrots, and snap peas for 2–3 minutes. Add bell pepper and most of the green onions; cook 1–2 minutes more. You want crisp-tender, not soft.

6. 6

   Add aromatics. Push veggies to the edges. Add garlic and ginger to the center with a splash of oil; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

7. 7

   Sauce it up. Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss. Cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.

8. 8

   Taste and finish. Adjust salt, add a squeeze of lime, and sprinkle sesame seeds and remaining green onions.

9. 9

   Serve hot. Spoon over rice, noodles, or a low-carb base. For another protein-packed bowl idea, try this fresh Mediterranean Salmon Rice Bowl.