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Family-Friendly Shrimp Stir Fry

A quick and nutritious shrimp stir fry loaded with vibrant veggies, perfect for busy families and picky eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined; fresh or frozen) Ensure freshness for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, snap peas, and broccoli) Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables.
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch piece of ginger (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional; adds richness)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (to balance flavors)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening)
For Serving
  • Cooked rice or noodles (to serve alongside)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and chop the vegetables, slice bell peppers into thin strips, and cut broccoli into small florets. If using frozen shrimp, ensure they are thawed and patted dry.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the shrimp to the pan in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque on one side. Flip to cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the mixed vegetables. Stir fry for about 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stir in the sauce mixture, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
  1. Spoon the stir fry over a bed of rice or noodles and enjoy!

Notes

This stir fry holds well in the fridge for 2-3 days. Just reheat in the microwave or a pan for quick meals. Customize the vegetables as desired.