Gluten-Free Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry: A Burst of Flavor in Every Bite!

Ingredients:

For the stir-fry sauce:

• 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free sriracha sauce (adjust to taste for spiciness)
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (for thickening)

For the Stir Fry:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil (such as vegetable or sesame oil)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Cooked rice or gluten-free noodles (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch or arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Set both aside.

2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

3. Stir Fry the Veggies: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, julienned carrots, broccoli florets, and snap peas. Stir fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes or until they start to become tender but are still crisp.

4. Combine Shrimp and Veggies: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the stir-fried vegetables.

5. Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the shrimp and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly.

6. Thicken the Sauce: Pour the cornstarch or arrowroot slurry into the skillet with the shrimp and vegetables. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

7. Finish and Serve: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for another minute. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the gluten-free veggie stir fry with shrimp over cooked rice or gluten-free noodles.

Enjoy your delicious gluten-free shrimp and veggie stir fry! You can customize the vegetables to your preference and make it as spicy or mild as you like by adjusting the sriracha sauce.