Description
Honey Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini Stir-Fry is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory that will elevate your weeknight dinners. With succulent shrimp coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce and paired with tender zucchini, this dish is as impressive as it is easy to whip up. Perfect for busy nights or entertaining friends, it’s a flavorful option that never fails to impress. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: peel and devein shrimp, slice zucchini, and mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Add minced garlic and sliced zucchini to the skillet; sauté for an additional 3-5 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Pour in honey and soy sauce, stir to coat shrimp and zucchini evenly, allowing the mixture to bubble gently for about 2-3 minutes.
- If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes before combining everything well.
- Serve hot on plates or bowls, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg