Bright, punchy, and loaded with bold aromatics, this shrimp stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a restaurant order but comes together entirely in your own skillet. Fresh ginger and garlic hit the pan together and turn fragrant and golden in seconds, while scallions, carrots, and zucchini stay crisp-tender and vibrant. The sauce ā built from coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, and arrowroot starch ā glazes everything in a glossy, savory-sweet finish that clings to every piece of shrimp and vegetable. Because the whole dish relies on coconut aminos instead of traditional soy or teriyaki sauces, you sidestep the label-reading stress that comes with bottled stir-fry sauces, which can hide unexpected ingredients from shared production lines. Shrimp get a quick marinade and a hard sear over high heat so they come out pink, curled, and perfectly cooked through ā no rubbery texture, no guesswork. A scatter of dark-green scallion tops and fresh cilantro at the end keeps everything looking as good as it tastes. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast, so you might want to plan for seconds.
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1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 bunch scallions (about 6), white and light-green parts cut into 1-inch pieces, dark-green tops thinly sliced and reserved for garnish
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into half-moons
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For the sauce
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp arrowroot starch
1 tsp honey
For serving
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and honey until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss in a bowl with the 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp arrowroot starch until evenly coated.
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