This vibrant and flavorful Minute+Healthy+Shrimp+and+Vegetable+Stir-fry) is your new go-to for a quick, wholesome, and incredibly delicious weeknight meal. Bursting with tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, and crunchy snap peas, all coated in a savory, light sauce, it's a dish that proves healthy can be utterly satisfying. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your family in under 30 minutes!
📜 Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil, divided
1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 3 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced diagonally
1 cup snap peas, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup halal soy sauce or Tamari
2 tablespoons water or low-sodium chicken broth (halal)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon white sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
📝 Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the halal soy sauce, water (or broth), honey, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the broccoli florets and sliced carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender-crisp.
- Add the snap peas, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the snap peas are bright green and the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
- Give the reserved sauce mixture a quick whisk and pour it into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together gently to combine and ensure the shrimp is coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
💡 Chef's Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger for a gentle heat, if you enjoy a little spice!
- This stir-fry is fantastic served over fluffy jasmine rice, brown rice, or even quinoa for a complete and wholesome meal. It also pairs wonderfully with a side of ramen noodles.
