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Honey garlic shrimp stir fry with asparagus and red bell pepper in a cast iron skillet

Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

A quick and easy stir fry with plump shrimp and fresh veggies tossed in a sticky honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes and better than takeout.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 299

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp thawed, peeled and tails removed
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic about 3 fresh cloves
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp salted butter divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lb fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion sliced

Equipment

  • Large cast-iron skillet
  • Small mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Place cleaned shrimp in a bowl. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in a small bowl. Pour half over the shrimp and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. Reserve the remaining sauce.
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil. Once hot, add asparagus, bell pepper and onion. Let sit undisturbed for 1 minute to char slightly, then saute until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Remove shrimp from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 1 minute per side until pink and caramelized.
  4. Return the veggies to the skillet and pour in the reserved sauce. Toss everything together over heat for about 1 minute. For a thicker sauce, stir 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tsp cold water and add to the skillet, stirring until glossy. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice.

Notes

To thicken sauce: mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tsp cold water and stir into skillet after adding the reserved sauce. Veggie swaps: green beans, broccoli, snap peas or zucchini all work great in place of asparagus. Shrimp can be substituted with chicken or steak cooked to safe internal temperature.
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