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15-Minute Shrimp Stir Fry

By NapTime Village Test Kitchen

Juicy shrimp and crisp veggies tossed in a savory sauce—on the table in 15 minutes.

Shrimp stir fry in a wok

Prep

10 mins

Cook

10 mins

Total

20 mins

Calories

178 kcal

Protein

24.9 g

Carbohydrates

19.9 g

Serves

4 servings

Fat

1.6 g

Longevity

59/100

This shrimp stir fry is the kind of fast supper that saves a busy evening. With one hot skillet and a quick sauce, dinner comes together without much fuss. The shrimp cook in minutes and stay tender when they hit the pan hot and fast. Mixed vegetables add color, crunch, and extra fiber to round out the bowl. A little ginger and garlic make the whole kitchen smell like supper is truly on the way. The sauce is simple but balanced, with salty, tangy, and lightly sweet notes. You can spoon it over rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice depending on the night. This meal is easy to scale when you are feeding extra hungry folks. It is practical enough for weeknights but still fresh enough to serve proudly. This is a country-kitchen style stir fry that stays quick, hearty, and dependable.

Ingredients

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  • Proteins
  • Fiber / plants
  • Fats
  • Flavor / spices

Step-by-step

4 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Make sauce

    • Ingredients:
      • Soy sauce
      • Honey
      • Rice vinegar
      • Cornstarch
      • Garlic
      • Ginger
    • Action: Whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Cook shrimp

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 tablespoon oil
      • Shrimp
    • Action: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove.
  3. 3

    Step 3

    Stir fry veggies

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 tablespoon oil
      • Veggies
    • Action: Add remaining oil and veggies. Cook 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  4. 4

    Step 4

    Combine

    • Ingredients:
      • Cooked shrimp
      • Sauce
    • Action: Return shrimp, pour in sauce, and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
  5. 5

    Step 5

    Serve

    • Ingredients:
      • Rice or noodles
    • Action: Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok

  • Mixing bowl

  • Whisk

  • Tongs

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