Half-and-Half Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry
A bright and zesty stir fry featuring shrimp cooked in a half soy sauce, half orange juice glaze with fresh ginger and crisp vegetables. This asian fusion-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup fresh orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 cups, for serving cooked jasmine rice
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz peeled shrimp to the wok and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same wok, add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 cup snap peas. Stir fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the wok and pour in the prepared soy-orange sauce. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately over 2 cups cooked jasmine rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-and-Half Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Half-and-Half Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ¼ cup soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Half-and-Half Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Half-and-Half Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Half-and-Half Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Stir Fry?
Asian Fusion seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
