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Close-up of Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry featuring glazed shrimp, bright green asparagus, and sliced red bell peppers.

Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

This recipe provides a quick and flavorful meal option for busy families. The sweet and savory honey garlic sauce coats tender shrimp and crisp vegetables, making it an appealing dish for both adults and children.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 299
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the 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
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp butter, salted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet (cast iron preferred)
  • small bowl

Method
 

  1. Place the cleaned shrimp in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Combine the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl. Pour half of this mixture over the shrimp, reserving the other half for later. Stir the shrimp to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the asparagus, bell pepper, and onion. Sauté until crisp-tender and slightly charred, about 4 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet to a plate to keep them warm.
  4. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the shrimp, discarding any marinade left in the bowl. Cook the shrimp about 1 minute per side, or until caramelized and cooked through. Quickly add the cooked vegetables and the reserved sauce to the skillet and heat everything through.
  5. Serve over hot cooked rice if you choose.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 301mgSodium: 1468mgPotassium: 446mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1964IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 5mg

Notes

You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or steak. Cook the replacement protein until it reaches a safe internal temperature.
To thicken the sauce after adding the reserved sauce to the skillet, combine 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 teaspoon of cold water. Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir; the sauce should thicken quickly.

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