Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Make dinner unforgettable with this Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry tender shrimp coated in a sweet, savory, and garlicky sauce with the perfect sticky glaze. This quick and easy shrimp recipe is packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors and comes together fast for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small broccoli crown, cut into florets
- 1 medium carrot, sliced thin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
- For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- Garnish:
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until lightly coated.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine and Glaze: Return vegetables to the skillet. Pour honey garlic sauce over shrimp and vegetables, tossing to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.