Honey-Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables

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.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.