Honey-Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe
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Honey-Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables

By: littleliz 
"I created this recipe for those who have a sweet tooth but also enjoy a bit of spice in their life! Substitute chicken for shrimp if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 3 cups fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Stir in garlic, onion, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Quickly cook until the onion softens and just begins to brown. Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms; continue cooking until the zucchini softens, about 4 minutes.
  2. Stir cornstarch into honey until smooth, then add to vegetables, and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until they turn pink, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 369 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 173mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2008 by Evalina   view full review
I love this recipe!It is spicy so, if you can't do spicy don't make this.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by CATLICKS   view full review
This was okay but definitely not something that I would serve frequently. I cut red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2009 by Mrs G   view full review
I love spicy, but this recipe is waaaaay past spicy! 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes? We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2012 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was ok, but it was pretty bland. Not something I would make again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2010 by cigli1   view full review
The 1/2 c honey plus the cornstarch made this very gloppy. 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp of red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2010 by Jodi Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband and I really liked this. My grown son didn't care for the heavy honey flavor. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2010 by TJ   view full review
This was very good! My husband loved it. I used two zucchini and only 1 tsp. of red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by Erin   view full review
I thought this recipe was excellent. My only words of advice are to definitely have everything...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2007 by Jenny   view full review
It was ok, but not something I would make again.

 

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