Bright, punchy, and packed with fresh vegetables, this shrimp stir-fry hits all the notes you want from a takeout-style dinner ā without ever touching a bottle of conventional soy sauce. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here, delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth that makes a stir-fry sauce irresistible, and they're naturally free from soy. The sauce comes together in seconds with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a touch of arrowroot starch, which gives it that glossy, clingy finish that coats every shrimp and vegetable perfectly. Fresh ginger and thinly sliced garlic hit the hot pan just long enough to turn fragrant and golden, filling your kitchen with an aroma that makes it genuinely hard to wait. Crisp carrot matchsticks, tender zucchini, and scallions in two forms ā chunky pieces in the stir-fry and delicate green ribbons scattered on top ā give the dish real color and texture. The whole thing comes together in one skillet over high heat, so the vegetables stay lively and the shrimp stay juicy rather than rubbery. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks impressive on the table and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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