Honey Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)
• Carrots (2 medium, sliced thinly)
• Bell peppers (1 red and 1 yellow, sliced)
• Broccoli (2 cups, cut into florets)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons (e.g., vegetable or canola oil))
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Honey (1/4 cup)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Green onions (2, chopped (for garnish))
• Sesame seeds (1 tablespoon (for garnish))

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets, sliced bell peppers, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and vegetables.
6. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the shrimp and vegetables evenly.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.