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Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

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A fast and flavorful shrimp stir-fry with a sticky honey garlic sauce, ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances sweet and savory flavors with tender shrimp and optional fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables such as bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli florets (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 pound of large shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are tender and opaque.
  6. If using vegetables, add 1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped vegetables now. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the honey garlic sauce over shrimp and vegetables. Toss gently for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear and avoid watery sauce. Use medium-high heat and avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Add garlic just before shrimp to prevent burning. Toss sauce gently to coat shrimp without breaking them. If sauce isn’t thickening, keep on low heat a bit longer. Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp.

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