Shrimp Stir Fry With Vegetables Juicy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe For Quick Weeknight Meal
This juicy shrimp stir fry with vegetables is a quick weeknight meal you can make anytime you want something fast, flavorful, and satisfying — especially if you’re cooking for one. Tender shrimp, crisp zucchini, and a light, savory sauce come together in one pan for an easy dinner that feels fresh but still hits the spot.
If you’re looking for a juicy shrimp stir fry recipe that’s simple, healthy-ish, and not drowning in heavy sauce, this one’s for you. It’s the perfect quick weeknight meal when you want real food without a long ingredient list or a sink full of dishes — aka the ultimate dinner for one.
✨ What you’ll love about this recipe:
✔️ How to make shrimp bouncy and juicy
✔️ A fast shrimp stir fry with vegetables (one-pan style)
✔️ A light sauce that keeps everything flavorful, not gloopy
✔️ A quick dinner idea for busy weeknights (and solo meals!)
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🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)
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Shrimp (peeled & deveined): 3.5–4 oz (100–120 g)
Zucchini: 1/2 piece (about 3 oz / 80 g), sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
Garlic: 1 clove, finely chopped
Oil: 1 tablespoon
For marinating the shrimp
Salt: a pinch
White pepper: 1/4 tsp
Cornstarch: 1/4 tsp
Sesame oil: 1/4 tsp
🧂 Sauce / Seasoning
Light soy sauce (regular soy sauce): 1 teaspoon
White pepper: a pinch
Soy sauce (optional): 1 teaspoon
Kombu dashi powder or chicken powder (optional): 1/4 teaspoon
Sesame oil (for finishing): a few drops
Water for steaming zucchini: 2 tablespoons (≈ 30 ml)
Water for the light sauce: 2–4 tablespoons
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💡 Optional (for thicker sauce)
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Cornstarch slurry:
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
🕒 Chapters
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00:00 - Intro
00:02 - Quick shrimp stir fry prep with minimal cleanup.
00:37 - Final steps in preparing a flavorful shrimp stir fry.
01:08 - Optional ingredients enhance flavor and customization of the shrimp stir fry.
01:41 - Cooking vegetables efficiently for a quick stir fry.
02:09 - Aromatic ginger and garlic stir-fried with shrimp create a delightful meal.
02:44 - Par-cook shrimp and sauté zucchini for perfect stir-fry.
03:15 - Final seasoning tips for a light shrimp stir fry.
03:45 - Finish the shrimp stir fry with green onion and sesame oil.