Quick & Healthy Shrimp With Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted
• Chopped green onions

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and lime juice. Add the shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. While the shrimp marinates, prepare the vegetables. Wash and chop the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas. Set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon of oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the marinated shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add the prepared vegetables. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
7. Return the shrimp to the skillet and mix everything together for an additional minute.
8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish.

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