Garlic Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., canola)
• 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or Chinese black vinegar)
• 1 tsp brown sugar (or honey)
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 green onions, sliced(optional)
• 1 tsp sesame oil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Pat shrimp dry. Mince garlic and ginger. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

2. 2

   Cook (12 minutes): Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add oil, then stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry 2–3 minutes, until pink and just cooked through.

4. 4

   Pour in the sauce mixture and stir-fry 1–2 minutes until glossy and lightly thickened. Turn off heat and stir in sesame oil (if using).

5. 5

   Serve immediately, topped with green onions (if using).