Easy Shrimp Stir Fry with Vegetables
Easy Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick 30-minute dinner made with juicy shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a savory homemade sauce. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a healthy family meal.
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 green onions thinly sliced (white/light green and dark green separated)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
- 4 cups mixed vegetables red bell pepper, asparagus, carrots
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- Cooked rice quinoa, or noodles (optional)
For the Sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth vegetable broth, or water
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or sriracha optional
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the white and light green parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for about one minute until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add the vegetables, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until almost fully pink.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and evenly coats everything.
- Sprinkle with the reserved green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve the Easy Shrimp Stir Fry immediately over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen vegetables both work beautifully.
- Serve with jasmine rice, brown rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, or noodles.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts, or extra sesame seeds.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime before serving for extra brightness.