Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry

Introduction
If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal, this Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry is the perfect choice. It blends the natural sweetness of honey with the bold aroma of garlic, balanced by savory soy sauce. This dish is ideal for a light lunch or dinner and can be ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 500g shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, sliced thin
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
• Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Return shrimp to the skillet, pour in the honey garlic sauce, and stir well to coat.
6. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another minute until thickened.
7. Serve hot over rice or noodles.