Description
This Honey Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful dish combining tender shrimp and crisp zucchini in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Sauce & Seasonings
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Peel and devein the shrimp, slice the zucchinis into half-moons, and mince the garlic cloves carefully to release their flavor.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, signaling they are perfectly cooked.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the minced garlic and sliced zucchini to the skillet with the shrimp. Continue to sauté for 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is tender yet retains a slight crispness to provide texture contrast.
- Add Sauce: Pour in the honey and low-sodium soy sauce, stirring everything to coat the shrimp and zucchini evenly. Let the mixture bubble gently for 2-3 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season: If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and stir well to combine all the flavors harmoniously.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the stir-fry hot, garnished with chopped green onions for a fresh, aromatic finish.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content moderate.
- Try substituting shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Serve over steamed rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- To avoid overcooking, keep an eye on the shrimp as they cook quickly and can become tough if left too long.
