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30 Minute Shrimp Stir Fry the Whole Family Will Love on Busy Weeknights

Quick 30 Minute Shrimp Stir Fry Family Summer Dinner

30 minute shrimp stir fry family summer recipe. Easy quick stir fry kids love on busy weeknights. Try this fast weeknight dinner today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Cooked rice for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. This dries the exterior completely, ensuring perfect searing. Set aside while prepping vegetables.
  2. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and lime juice in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set your sauce aside for later use.
  3. Heat 1.5 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat for 2 minutes until smoking hot. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes per side without stirring, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Add remaining 1.5 tbsp oil to the same skillet and immediately add garlic, onion, and broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, then add bell pepper and snap peas. This 30 minute shrimp stir fry family summer recipe depends on proper vegetable timing for crunch.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet with all vegetables, then pour sauce over everything. Toss constantly for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice. The quick stir fry components finish cooking within seconds once sauce hits the hot pan.