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Ginger Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry

Ginger Sesame Shrimp Stir Fry

5 from 1 vote
449 Calories | 39g Protein
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

Servings: Makes 4

Ingredients
 

For the Shrimp & Veggies:

  • 2 lbs raw shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • 1 large bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 large carrots sliced into thin coins

For the Stir Fry Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water slurry

For Serving:

  • 1 cup dry jasmine rice
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

Prep the Rice

  • Cook the rice using your preferred method while you prep the stir fry.
    1 cup dry jasmine rice

Prep everything.

  • Slice the bell pepper and carrots, cut the broccoli into florets, and season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ginger powder.
    2 lbs raw shrimp, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 large bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, 2 large carrots, 1 tsp ginger powder

Make the sauce.

  • Stir together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix the cornstarch and water in a separate cup and set aside.
    ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger, 3 cloves garlic, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Cook the shrimp.

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high with a light spray of oil. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink, then remove to a bowl.

Cook the vegetables.

  • In the same skillet, stir fry the bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots for 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender.

Add the sauce.

  • Pour the sauce into the pan, stir in the cornstarch slurry, and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.

Finish the stir fry.

  • Return the shrimp to the pan and toss until everything is coated and heated through.

Assemble.

  • Divide rice into containers, top with the shrimp stir fry, and garnish with sesame seeds.
    sesame seeds

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 39gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 286mgSodium: 2386mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6796IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 2mg