Shrimp Stir Fry is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner. It is quick, nutritious, straightforward, and oh-so-satisfying! Fresh shrimp and crisp vegetables come together with the best sauce you can spoon over freshly made white rice.
Ingredients For One-Pan Shrimp Stir Fry
- Avocado oil
- Shrimp
- Salt and pepper
- Onion
- Red bell pepper
- Yellow bell pepper
- Broccoli florets
- Mushrooms
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
- Chicken broth
- Soy sauce
- Hoisin sauce
- Sesame seed oil
- Cornstarch
- Red pepper flakes
How Do I Prep Vegetables For Stir Fry?
Chop the veggies into bite-size pieces so they cook fast and are easy to eat. Soft veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli florets, and onion could be cut into larger pieces and hard veggies like carrots should be cut thinner so they cook at the same time.
What’s The Best Way To Thaw Shrimp?
All you have to do is place the shrimp in a colander and run cold water over them until they thaw. About 5-10 minutes. Use only cold or room-temperature water. Using hot water is not recommended.
How To Make One-Pan Shrimp Stir Fry
- Heat one tsp of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the remaining two tsp of oil in the same wok and add the onion, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame seed oil, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and cornstarch. Add it to the veggies along with the shrimp and cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with sliced green onions an serve over freshly made rice.
How Do I Know When Shrimp Are Cooked?
Shrimp are cooked when they turn pink and opaque. They cook very quickly, so be careful. 2-3 minutes per side over medium-high heat is generally enough to cook them thoroughly.
Make The Stir Fry Sauce:
It is easily done by whisking together the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame seed oil, cornstarch, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
20-Minute One-Pan Shrimp Stir Fry
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Wok or large skillet
- Small bowl
- Measuring cup and spoons
Ingredients
- 3 tsp avocado or vegetable oil
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ginger, freshly grated
For the sauce:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seed oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat one tsp of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat the remaining two tsp of oil in the same wok and add the onion, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix the chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame seed oil, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and cornstarch. Add it to the veggies along with the shrimp and cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve over freshly made rice.
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Frequently Asked Questions about One-Pan Shrimp
1. Can I Use Pre-Cooked Shrimp?
Yes, this is a great way to save some time. Add them to the veggies at the end when pouring in the sauce just to heat them through.
2. What Should I Serve With Shrimp Stir Fry?
All this dish needs is freshly made white rice! It already has protein and veggies in it.
3. Can I Add Other Proteins To The Shrimp Stir Fry?
Absolutely! You can add other proteins like sliced chicken, beef, or tofu. Remember to cook them separately before adding them to the vegetables.
4. What If I Don’t Have Hoisin Sauce?
You can substitute hoisin sauce with soy sauce mixed with a little honey or brown sugar.
5. How Can I Make The Stir Fry Spicier?
To make it spicier you can add a dash of hot sauce or sriracha to the stir-fry sauce.