Honey-Ginger Shrimp and Vegetables

Description

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.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 3 cups fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup honey
• 1 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 4