Shrimp Stir-Fry with Veggies – 15 Minutes Dinner

Weeknights get hectic, but dinner doesn’t have to. This shrimp stir-fry with veggies is fast, fresh, and full of flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can serve a balanced meal packed with protein, colorful vegetables, and a sweet-savory sauce that tastes better than takeout.

shrimp stir-fry with veggies Ingredients You’ll Need

For the stir-fry:

• 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp oil olive, avocado, or sesame
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• Optional: green onions, mushrooms, zucchini

For the honey garlic sauce:

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger or 1/2 tsp ground
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water for thickening

Quick Step-by-Step Instructions shrimp stir-fry with veggies

1. Mix the sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Set both aside.

2. Cook the shrimp.
Heat half the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. Stir-fry the veggies.
Add the rest of the oil. Toss in broccoli, peppers, peas, and carrots. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.

4. Bring it all together.
Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry. Stir well and let the sauce bubble for 1–2 minutes until it thickens.

5. Serve hot.
Spoon over steamed rice, noodles, or keep it low-carb with cauliflower rice.

Serving Tips

• Meal Prep Friendly: Store leftovers in containers for easy weekday lunches.
• Low-Carb Option: Skip the rice and serve with sautéed cabbage or cauliflower rice.
• Add Heat: Stir in red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha if you like spice.

Why This Recipe Works

• Fast: Ready in 15 minutes start to finish.
• Flexible: Use any mix of veggies you have on hand.
• Tasty: The honey garlic sauce balances sweet and salty.
• Healthy: Lean protein + colorful veggies = clean, satisfying meal.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re cooking for one or feeding a family, this shrimp stir-fry with veggies checks all the boxes: quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Keep it simple or switch up the ingredients either way, it’s a winner.

This shrimp stir-fry with veggies is a quick, healthy, and flavorful 15 minutes dinner. Packed with protein and colorful vegetables in a delicious honey garlic sauce it’s better than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Healthy

Calories: 285

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tbsp oil (olive, avocado, or sesame)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
• Optional: green onions, mushrooms, zucchini
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground)
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)

Equipment

• large skillet or wok
• mixing bowls
• measuring spoons
• whisk
• cutting board and knife

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Set both aside.
2. Heat half the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Add the rest of the oil. Toss in broccoli, peppers, peas, and carrots. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
4. Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce and the cornstarch slurry. Stir well and let the sauce bubble for 1–2 minutes until it thickens.
5. Spoon over steamed rice, noodles, or serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.

Notes

Make it low-carb with cauliflower rice or cabbage. Add sriracha or red pepper flakes if you love heat. Leftovers are perfect for meal prep!