Chinese Garlic Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce (low-sodium if desired)
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Neutral oil (e.g., canola or peanut)
• 2 Green onions, sliced(optional)
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat shrimp dry. Mince garlic and ginger, slice green onions, and mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), cornstarch, and water in a small bowl until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook (10 minutes): Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook shrimp: Add shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and are nearly cooked.

4. 4

   Glaze: Pour in the soy-ginger glaze and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened, coating the shrimp.

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off heat, sprinkle with green onions (and red pepper flakes if using), and serve immediately.