Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry featuring tender shrimp glazed with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, combined with crisp-tender asparagus, red bell pepper, and onion. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Marinade
- 1 lb. raw shrimp (thawed, peeled, and tails removed)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
Vegetables
- 1 lb. asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces)
- 1 large red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- ½ medium onion (sliced)
Cooking Fats
- 2 tbsp butter (salted)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Place the cleaned shrimp in a bowl and set aside to prepare the marinade.
- Make and Marinate: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Pour half this mixture over the shrimp, stirring to coat thoroughly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors infuse.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter along with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add asparagus, red bell pepper strips, and sliced onion. Sauté for about 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and slightly charred. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and keep warm on a plate.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Discard any used marinade on shrimp. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute per side until they are caramelized and cooked through.
- Combine and Heat Through: Quickly add the cooked vegetables and the reserved half of the marinade sauce to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat everything through for an additional minute.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic shrimp stir fry hot, optionally over cooked rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinating the shrimp for at least 15 minutes enhances the flavor and helps tenderize the shrimp.
- Sautéing vegetables until just crisp-tender preserves their bright color and texture.
- You can substitute soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free option.
- For added heat, sprinkle chili flakes or add chopped fresh chili to the marinade.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine or basmati rice but can also be served with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
