Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

This Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe is packed with colorful veggies, juicy shrimp, and tasty Asian-inspired flavors. The homemade teriyaki sauce really ties it all together, just make sure you’ve got plenty of rice to soak up every last drop!

Ingredients to Make Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Stir fry is traditionally cooked in a wok, but you can still get great results using a large skillet. The bigger the skillet, the better as it gives the shrimp and veggies more room to cook in a single layer, which helps them brown nicely and adds extra flavor. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, it’s an easy mistake that can leave them rubbery instead of tender and juicy. Ingredients you’ll need to make Shrimp Stir Fry: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

Shrimp – Large shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 28-30 shrimp.
Onion – Yellow onion or sweet onion amps up the flavor. Green onions for garnishing.
Peppers – Red bell pepper adds texture and color.
Snow Peas – Snow peas will add crunch and a pop of green color.
Oil – Vegetable oil (or canola oil) and sesame oil for sautéing the shrimp and veggies.
Seasonings – Salt and black pepper to balance the flavor.
Garnish – Sesame seeds complement the flavor of the sesame oil in the sauce.
Teriyaki Sauce – Water, low sodium soy sauce, light brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, salt black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
Cornstarch – Cornstarch thickens the homemade teriyaki sauce.

How to Make the BEST Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe

Make the Teriyaki Sauce: Add add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, salt and black pepper to a large skillet. Whisk to combine.
Bring to a Boil: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat then thicken with a cornstarch slurry.
Prep the Shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel, and season with salt and black pepper.
Sauté Seasoned Shrimp: Cook the shrimp over medium-high heat in vegetable oil per the recipe then transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Add Vegetables: Add snow peas, bell peppers, and onion. Season and cook just until tender.
Combine: Add the shrimp back to the skillet and pour the teriyaki sauce over the shrimp and vegetables tossing to coat. Cook over medium heat just until the shrimp are warmed through.
Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions over cooked white rice or fried rice.

Kitchen Equipment for Making Shrimp Stir Fry

Large 12-inch skillet will allow ample room for stir frying the ingredients.
Measuring cups and measuring spoons for accurate measurements.
Sharp knife and chopping board for prepping the vegetables.
Large spoon and whisk for stirring the sauce together.
Small bowl for making the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
Garlic press for mincing the garlic. You can also finely mince garlic using a sharp knife and cutting board.

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Shrimp: The shrimp used in this recipe are on the larger size. If the shrimp used are smaller, they will cook more quickly so adapt the cooking time according to the size of the shrimp. If overcooked, the texture will become rubbery.
Protein: You could add diced chicken to the shrimp for a shrimp and chicken stir-fry.
Soy Sauce: You can use gluten-free tamari to keep this stir fry gluten free.
Cornstarch Slurry: It’s important to dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. Whisk until it’s completely smooth to prevent adding lumps to the sauce.
Bell Peppers: You could use any variety of bell peppers or vegetables depending on your preference.
Snow Peas: The snow peas are a scrumptious addition. That said, you could swap them out with frozen petite peas adding them back to the skillet with the shrimp at the end of cooking with the sauce. They defrost quickly when added to the rest of the ingredients.
Vegetables: You could use broccoli, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, bamboo shoots, bok choy or zucchini in place of snow peas. You could also add water chestnuts for crunch.
Sesame Oil: Sesame oil is strong and packs a punch of flavor. You can use regular sesame oil or toasted sesame oil. A little goes a long way so make a special effort to measure accurately.
Serving Options: You can serve this Shrimp Stir Fry over cooked jasmine rice, basmati rice, brown rice or long grain rice. You could also serve it with rice noodles or cauliflower rice.

Storage and Leftovers

Teriyaki Sauce: You can make the sauce up to two days in advance and pop it into the fridge until you’re ready to make the shrimp.
Leftovers: Store leftover Shrimp Stir Fry in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in single servings in the microwave being careful not to overcook or on the stove in a saucepan over medium heat.
Freezer: You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and gently reheat just before serving.

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