Description
A quick and easy Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir Fry that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. It combines shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a luscious garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 tbsp butter (salted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables of choice (bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, zucchini, mushrooms)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Parsley or green onion (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and about half of your butter.
- Stir fry the vegetables with a pinch of salt until crisp-tender (about 4-6 minutes).
- Move the veggies to the side of the pan or scoop them out to a plate.
- Add the remaining butter and garlic; stir for 20-30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer; cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
- Toss the vegetables back in and season with black pepper, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Keep shrimp dry to ensure they sear rather than steam. Use leftover vegetables to customize your stir fry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: American