Description
This High-Protein Steak and Shrimp Stir Fry is quick, colorful, and full of flavor. Tender steak, juicy shrimp, and crisp vegetables come together in a savory sauce for a healthy dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Add steak and shrimp, mix to coat, and marinate for 15–20 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add steak in a single layer and sear for 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. Add another tablespoon of oil if needed. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the steak.
4. In the same skillet, add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Return steak and shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 1–2 minutes to heat through.
7. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
Prep all ingredients before cooking for the best results.
Use high heat to achieve a restaurant-style sear without overcooking.
Substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Healthy Meals, Quick Meals
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg