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easy weeknight stir fry dinner

Easy Weeknight Stir Fry Recipe for Two


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  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 people 1x

Description

An easy weeknight stir fry dinner portioned for a couple people with minimal leftovers.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 lb frozen shrimp
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 head of broccoli
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((3 Tbsp for veggies and 3 Tbsp for shrimp))
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • salt and pepper (to season)

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
  • 2 cup water

Sweet and Savory Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (*optional but we like spice)


Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium/high heat, add 3Tbsp EVOO and garlic. Sautee for 1-2 minutes and add in chopped veggies. Toss in the oil and reduce to medium heat. Continue to stir every 5 minutes to make sure all veggies get evenly cooked. If you find your garlic is burning while stir-frying reduce heat a little. Cook down until veggies are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. While veggies are cooking, start cooking shrimp and rice. In a second sauce pan over medium/high heat, add 3 tbsp EVOO, 1 tsp of sesame oil, frozen shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook until pink and firm.
  3. In a small pot, fill with 1 cup of rice and 2cups of water. Heat on high until rice boils. When it starts to boil, turn off heat, cover with lid and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. When shrimp and rice are done, set to the side. Ina small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and cornstarch.
  5. Add sauce and cooked shrimp and to the veggie pan, stir to coat and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickens a little.Turn off heat and assemble in bowls.
  6. In a serving bowl, scoop rice, and top with stir-fry mixture. Sprinkle chopped green onions, cashews, sesame seeds, more red pepper flakes.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Chinese, dinner for two, healthy dinner