Description
A delightful dish that bursts with flavor, combining zesty lime and spicy ginger with tender shrimp and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) soy sauce
- 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) sesame oil
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping all vegetables and ensuring the shrimp is peeled and deveined.
- Marinate the shrimp in a bowl with lime juice, minced ginger, and garlic for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Push the vegetables to the side, add the marinated shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Pour soy sauce over the shrimp and vegetables, stir to combine, and cook for an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- For a vegan option, substitute shrimp with tofu or tempeh.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Ginger Lime Shrimp Stir Fry, quick dinner, shrimp recipe, stir fry