Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender shrimp glazed in honey garlic sauce served with broccoli and rice, ready in under 30 minutes.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Seafood

01 - 454 g large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 3 cups broccoli florets
03 - Green onions, sliced for garnish

→ Sauce

04 - 360 ml chicken broth
05 - 60 ml low sodium soy sauce
06 - 113 g honey
07 - 50 g packed brown sugar
08 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 30 ml apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
11 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
12 - Pinch red pepper flakes
13 - 30 g cornstarch
14 - 60 ml cold water

→ Oils

15 - 30 ml peanut oil

→ Sides & Garnishes

16 - 3 cups cooked rice
17 - Honey roasted peanuts, chopped for garnish

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Thaw shrimp completely, pat dry, and remove shells, tails, and veins as necessary.
02 - In a bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes; set aside.
03 - Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook approximately 1 minute 20 seconds per side until opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
04 - Add broccoli florets to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat for 4 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
05 - Pour the prepared sauce mixture (excluding cornstarch and water) into the skillet and bring to a boil.
06 - In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Gradually stir this slurry into the boiling sauce, continuing to stir until thickened.
07 - Reduce heat to low, return broccoli to the skillet, partially cover, and allow to heat through for 2-3 minutes.
08 - Add shrimp back into the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for an additional minute until heated through.
09 - Serve the shrimp and broccoli mixture over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped honey roasted peanuts.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Use large shrimp to prevent overcooking and maintain tenderness. Adjust red pepper flakes to preferred spice levels. Best served immediately for optimal flavor.

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