Description
A flavorful and healthy Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry featuring tender shrimp and fresh vegetables tossed in a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, add sliced zucchini and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables become tender-crisp.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over everything. Toss to coat evenly and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms for more variety.
- For a low-carb option, serve the stir fry over cauliflower rice or enjoy it on its own without rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
