Description
This vibrant and quick 15-minute spicy shrimp and vegetable stir-fry is a perfect healthy meal packed with fresh broccoli, red bell pepper, green beans, and succulent shrimp. Flavored with garlic, ginger, tamari sauce, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish delivers bold flavors and a satisfying crunch in record time.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup green beans
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 scallions, chopped
Protein
- 8 oz (250g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Condiments & Oils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets, slice the red bell pepper, and prepare the green beans. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and chop the scallions so everything is ready for a quick cook.
- Start Stir-Frying Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and green beans and stir-fry them, covering the pan for 1-2 minutes to allow the broccoli to soften slightly and green beans to thaw (if frozen). Be careful not to overcook to avoid mushiness.
- Add Bell Pepper: Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan and continue stir-frying the vegetables for an additional 3-4 minutes, maintaining a good crisp texture.
- Add Sauce and Shrimp: Stir in the tamari sauce evenly to coat the vegetables, then add the shrimp. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp begin to turn opaque and pink.
- Finish with Aromatics and Spice: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, and chopped scallions. Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Serve Immediately: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy your spicy shrimp and vegetable stir-fry hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use frozen green beans or fresh; if using frozen, cover the pan briefly in step 2 to help thaw and cook them through.
- Tamari sauce is a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce, but regular soy sauce can be used if preferred.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness according to your taste.
- Serve with rice or noodles for a heartier meal.
