Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A fast and flavorful stir-fry of shrimp with garlic and ginger in a savory soy glaze, perfect over steamed rice. This Asian-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cups, cooked steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, cooking for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
5. Step 5: In the same pan, add 1 julienned medium red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Return shrimp to the pan and pour in the soy-honey sauce mixture. Toss to coat and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp and peppers.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes over the stir-fry, toss briefly, then serve immediately over 2 cups cooked steamed jasmine rice.