Name: Easy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 scallion (chopped); 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 3 ounces frozen precooked shrimp (thawed, about 14 medium); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 4 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables (thawed); 1 tablespoon honey

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This easy shrimp stir fry recipe is the perfect way to use leftover shrimp and rice. The savory, sweet, and umami flavors dance on your tongue.

There is something about shrimps that make people want to have more. It is low in saturated fat, a good source of zinc, iron, selenium and Vitamin B12. Not only is it healthy but delicious as well no matter how it is cooked. This easy shrimp stir fry recipe is very versatile.

Serve it with some fully loaded cauliflower mash for a healthy dinner.

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A stir fry is one of the easiest ways to cook shrimp. In fact, this recipe is ready in less than ten minutes. But one of the best parts of this recipe is that you can change the ingredients. Make it sweeter, spicier, or tangier, just by adjusting the amounts of the spices and sauces.

Easy shrimp stir fry served in a white bowl, with a tea towel, chop sticks sitting on top of bowl, and salt and pepper shakers

How To Make It

All you need is a cast iron skillet and about ten minutes. Then, you’ll have a shrimp stir fry that rivals anything you can get from a restaurant. Keep reading and I’ll share some tips and answer common questions about making homemade stir fry.

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Ingredients

Scallion
Sesame Oil
Sliced Almonds
Soy Sauce
Cooked Brown Rice
Fresh Ginger
Pre-Cooked Shrimp
Garlic Cloves
Frozen Stir-Fry Vegetables
Honey

A bowl of raw shrimp and brown rice in a stainless steel pot

Cooking Tips

As simple as it is, there are a few things you need to know before you make shrimp stir fry at home.

Use Pre-Cooked Shrimp

It will save you a lot of time if you cook the shrimp ahead of time. The shrimp need to be deveined and the tails removed. If you buy raw shrimp , then cook them until they turn pink. Fully cooked shrimp will go from a white color to a pink color.

I fried the shrimp in a skillet, but you can boil them, steam them, or even cook the shrimp in the air fryer.

Shrimp cooking in an shrimp stir fry marinade

Pre-Cook The Rice

You don’t have to use brown rice, but it’s the healthier choice. Use either brown or white rice in the stir fry. Fully cook the rice and keep it in the refrigerator for at least a day or two.

You should always use refrigerated, cooked rice when you make stir fry. If you try to use freshly cooked rice, it will gum up and won’t fry correctly.

Adding brown rice to shrimp stir fry, being cooked in a cast iron skillet

Add Frozen Vegetables

You can use either frozen or fresh stir-fry vegetables. Both choices will work perfectly in the shrimp stir fry. Add the veggies after you started to fry up the shrimp with the rice.

Adding frozen veggies to a shrimp stir fry in a cast iron skillet

Use Noodles Instead of Rice

Want something a little more different? Why not substitute the rice for noodles! We would recommend using Chinese egg noodles, which is most commonly found in Chow Mein dishes.

Easy shrimp stir fry served in a white bowl, accompanied by a tea towel, chop sticks and salt and pepper shakers

Add Toppings

Want to add a kick of flavor to your stir fry? When serving it, you can top it with some of your favorite garnishes / sauces, like Sriracha sauce and sesame seeds.

What To Serve With Shrimp Stir Fry

When you prepare this meal, make it a feast! This stir fry goes great with other Asian-inspired dishes like:

General tao
Ginger chicken
Steamed chinese broccoli
Sesame chicken
Beef and broccoli
Mongolian beef

Throw in whatever vegetable you like with the shrimps then you have something unique for lunch or dinner. It also a great way to use up left-over rice.

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