Description
Healthy Shrimp Stir-Fry is a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked brown rice or quinoa, for serving
- Sesame seeds and green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and carrot. Stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve the shrimp stir-fry over cooked brown rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- Adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg