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Quick Crispy Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry

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A quick and easy stir fry featuring crispy shrimp and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 3 green onions, sliced diagonally
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

Instructions

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss with cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well and set aside.
  3. Wash and prepare vegetables: broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, trimmed snap peas, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions.
  4. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until golden and crispy on one side. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  6. Add another teaspoon of oil if needed. Stir-fry broccoli, carrot, and snap peas for about 3 minutes until slightly softened but still crunchy. Add bell pepper and green onions and cook for 2 more minutes.
  7. Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and veggies.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before coating to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain high heat and crisp texture. Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor. Sauce can be thickened with a cornstarch slurry if needed. Leftovers reheat best in a hot pan, avoid microwaving to prevent rubbery shrimp.

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