We decided to try something new this weekend and I came across this recipe from Dinner at the Zoo, another great website for delicious meals! Give this one a try – it is a definite ‘do again’ meal in our house. If you like your stir fry a little saucier double the sauce recipe. The sauce is also great added into your veggies in a healthy fajita.

INGREDIENTS

For the stir fry:

  • 1 1/4 lbs large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups of mixed vegetables I used snow peas and sliced bell peppers
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Optional garnishes: sliced green onions and sesame seeds

For the sauce:

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of honey
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

  • For the sauce: Place the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil in a small pot over medium high heat.
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Turn up heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and boil for 1-2 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Set sauce aside.
  • For the stir fry: Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  •  Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables have started to brown and soften. Add 2 tablespoons of water and cook, until water has evaporated. When your vegetables are crisp tender remove them from the pan and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the pan over high heat.
  • Place the shrimp in the pan and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until just cooked through (shrimp should be pink and opaque).
  • Add the vegetables back to the pan. Pour the sauce over the top and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium high heat until warmed through.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.