The combination of crisp sugar snap peas, sweet carrots, colorful bell peppers, and broccoli makes every bite a little different. The vegetables stay bright and crisp-tender, while garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce add just the right amount of savory flavor.
This is one of those recipes you can make exactly as written or use as a starting point for whatever vegetables you have in the refrigerator. It's an easy way to get more vegetables on the table without spending much time in the kitchen.
Why You'll Love This Vegetable Stir Fry
- Quick and easy: It comes together in minutes.
- Colorful and fresh: A beautiful mix of vegetables makes this as pretty as it is delicious.
- Crisp-tender vegetables: The quick cooking keeps the vegetables from becoming mushy.
- Healthy and satisfying: It's loaded with fresh vegetables and can easily be served as a light meal.
- Easy to customize: Add your favorite seafood, meat, vegetables, and seasonings. Perfect for busy nights: It's a simple side dish when you don't have much time to cook.
Tips for the Best Shrimp Stir Fry
- Cut the vegetables evenly. Try to keep the pieces similar in size so they cook at approximately the same rate.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. A large skillet or wok gives the vegetables room to cook instead of steaming.
- Keep the heat high. Stir-frying works best when the vegetables cook quickly. Don't overcook them. I prefer my vegetables crisp-tender with a little bite left in them.
- Taste before adding extra salt. Soy sauce already adds saltiness, so you may not need much additional salt.
- Have everything ready first. Stir-frying moves quickly, so it's best to chop the vegetables and measure the seasonings before you start cooking.
Other Vegetable Suggestions
- Zucchini or yellow squash
- Broccoli or broccolini
- Cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- Green beans
- Asparagus
- Sweet potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Cherry or grape tomatoes
- Spinach or kale, arugula
- Red cabbage
- Snap peas
- Eggplant
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Other Meat Lovers Additions
- Chicken: Add sliced boneless chicken breast or thighs, cooked until golden and tender.
- Beef: Thinly sliced steak, sirloin, or flank steak makes a hearty addition.
- Seafood: Add peeled and cleaned shrimp for a quick seafood stir-fry or a combo of shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp, calamari rings, scallops, clams.
- Pork: Thinly sliced pork tenderloin or pork chops work beautifully with the vegetables.
- Steak and shrimp: Combine both for an extra-special stir-fry dinner.
- Ground beef: Browned ground beef makes this an easy, budget-friendly option.
- Sausage: Sliced Italian sausage adds a completely different savory flavor.
- Bacon: Crispy chopped bacon adds smoky flavor and a delicious crunch. Ham: Diced leftover ham is an easy way to turn leftovers into another meal.
- Turkey: Sliced turkey breast is a lighter option that still adds plenty of protein.
- Leftover roast: Thinly sliced leftover beef, pork, or chicken can be tossed in toward the end just to warm through.
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Shrimp Stir Fry 8 Minutes or Less!
Whether you're looking for a quick vegetable side dish, an easy meatless dinner, or a way to use up vegetables in the refrigerator, this Shrimp Stir Fry is a recipe worth keeping handy.It's fresh, colorful, flavorful, and flexible—and that's exactly the kind of everyday recipe I love having in my kitchen.
Yield: 6
Easy Shrimp Stir Fry
When I want something quick, fresh, and packed with vegetables, this Shrimp Stir-Fry is one of my favorite recipes to make.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 12 MinTotal time: 27 Min
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Optional: Sesame seeds, for garnish
- See note for additional mix-in suggestions
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Add red pepper flakes if you like some heat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1–2 minutes per side, just until pink and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and snap peas to the same pan. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4–6 minutes, stirring frequently. You want the vegetables tender-crisp rather than soft.
- Return the shrimp to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Toss well and cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Tips for the Best Shrimp Stir Fry
- Cut the vegetables evenly. Try to keep the pieces similar in size so they cook at approximately the same rate.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. A large skillet or wok gives the vegetables room to cook instead of steaming.
- Keep the heat high. Stir-frying works best when the vegetables cook quickly. Don't overcook them. I prefer my vegetables crisp-tender with a little bite left in them.
- Taste before adding extra salt. Soy sauce already adds saltiness, so you may not need much additional salt.
- Have everything ready first. Stir-frying moves quickly, so it's best to chop the vegetables and measure the seasonings before you start cooking.
Other Vegetable Suggestions
- Zucchini or yellow squash
- Broccoli or broccolini
- Cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- Green beans
- Asparagus
- Sweet potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Cherry or grape tomatoes
- Spinach or kale, arugula
- Red cabbage
- Snap peas
- Eggplant
Other Meat Lovers Additions
- Chicken: Add sliced boneless chicken breast or thighs, cooked until golden and tender.
- Beef: Thinly sliced steak, sirloin, or flank steak makes a hearty addition.
- Seafood: Add peeled and cleaned shrimp for a quick seafood stir-fry or a combo of shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp, calamari rings, scallops, clams.
- Pork: Thinly sliced pork tenderloin or pork chops work beautifully with the vegetables.
- Steak and shrimp: Combine both for an extra-special stir-fry dinner.
- Ground beef: Browned ground beef makes this an easy, budget-friendly option.
- Sausage: Sliced Italian sausage adds a completely different savory flavor.
- Bacon: Crispy chopped bacon adds smoky flavor and a delicious crunch. Ham: Diced leftover ham is an easy way to turn leftovers into another meal.
- Turkey: Sliced turkey breast is a lighter option that still adds plenty of protein.
- Leftover roast: Thinly sliced leftover beef, pork, or chicken can be tossed in toward the end just to warm through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
155Fat (grams)
6 gSat. Fat (grams)
1 gCarbs (grams)
9 gFiber (grams)
2 gNet carbs
7 gSugar (grams)
5 gProtein (grams)
18 gSodium (milligrams)
449 mgCholesterol (grams)
122 mgThe default measuring system for this website is US Customary. Unit conversions are provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. While we strive to provide accurate unit conversions, please be aware that there may be some discrepancies.
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