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High Protein Shrimp Stir Fry in 20 Minutes - Fast, Fresh, and Flavorful

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails optional)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or canola oil (split, for high-heat cooking)
  • 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 small yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas or snow peas (trimmed)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated; or 1/2 teaspoon ground in a pinch)
  • 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or water)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for light thickening)

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry. Use paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them sear instead of steam. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk the sauce. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, broth, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth. Keep it within arm’s reach.
  3. Heat the pan hot. Set a large skillet or wok over medium-high to high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and let it shimmer.
  4. Sear the shrimp. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and curled. Transfer to a plate. Don’t overcook—they’ll finish in the sauce.
  5. Stir-fry the vegetables. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Toss in onion and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes. Add broccoli and snap peas; cook 2–3 minutes more, stirring often, until crisp-tender.
  6. Add aromatics. Stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Keep them moving to avoid burning.
  7. Sauce it up. Give the sauce a quick whisk and pour it into the pan. It should start to thicken within a minute.
  8. Finish with shrimp. Return the shrimp and any juices to the pan. Toss 30–60 seconds to coat and heat through.
  9. Garnish and serve. Turn off the heat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles.