Description
This Steak and Shrimp Stir Fry is a fast, flavorful dish featuring juicy steak, tender shrimp, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that’s easy to customize and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar or lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, red pepper flakes, and rice vinegar or lime juice. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear steak slices 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add another 1 tbsp oil, cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrots. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender.
- Return steak and shrimp to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Add snow peas, mushrooms, or baby corn for more variety.
- Swap steak for chicken or tofu.
- Add chili garlic sauce for extra spice.
- Add peanut butter and lime for a Thai twist.
- Reheat with a splash of water or broth to keep the sauce smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
