Honey-Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with a Kick

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Honey-Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with a Kick offers the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors. This pescatarian-friendly Asian dish features succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a tantalizing sauce that balances honey's sweetness with ginger's zing and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, this stir-fry is versatile enough to pair with rice or noodles.

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Overview

This delightful dish combines the sweetness of honey with the zing of ginger and a touch of spice from red pepper flakes. Perfect for those who love a balance of sweet and spicy flavors, this stir-fry is quick to prepare and packed with fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp. Substitute chicken for shrimp if desired.

Diet Type

Pescatarian

Allergies

Shellfish

Cuisine

Asian

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) olive oil
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 Whole onion, minced
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) ginger, ground
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) red pepper flakes
• 1 Whole red bell pepper, minced
• 0.5 Whole zucchini, sliced
• 3 Cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) cornstarch
• 0.5 Cups honey
• 1 Pound (lb) shrimp, peeled
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke.
2. Stir in garlic, onion, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Quickly cook until the onion softens and just begins to brown.
3. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms; continue cooking until the zucchini softens, about 4 minutes.
4. Stir cornstarch into honey until smooth, then add to vegetables, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
5. Add shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Honey-Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with a Kick!