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Quick Crispy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe 15-Minute Easy Healthy Dinner

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A quick and easy shrimp stir fry with crispy shrimp and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails off
  • 1 cup (150g) sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 cup (100g) snap peas or snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (50g) thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp with paper towels. Toss with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional), 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/4 cup chicken broth or water. Set aside.
  3. Prepare vegetables: slice bell peppers, trim snap peas, julienne carrot, mince garlic and ginger.
  4. Heat skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Heat until oil shimmers but does not smoke.
  5. Spread shrimp in a single layer in the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for about 1.5 minutes until edges turn golden. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until veggies are tender but crisp.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss quickly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables.
  8. Stir in sliced green onions and toss once more. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Use a hot pan and avoid overcrowding to prevent steaming shrimp. Adjust sauce thickness with a cornstarch slurry if needed. For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce or omit oyster sauce. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in a skillet to maintain texture.

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