Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Teriyaki Shrimp Stir Fry, a quick and easy dish that combines succulent shrimp with colorful vegetables in a luscious teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this stir fry is a culinary adventure that captures the essence of Asian street food. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a dish that’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, deveined (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (to cook)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep all vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (approximately 3-4 minutes).
- Toss in bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and green onions; stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over the mixture and stir to coat evenly. Simmer for an additional minute until slightly thickened.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg