Shrimp & Scallop Stir-Fry 🍤🦪🥦 Quick, Colorful, and Bursting With Flavor

This stir-fry brings together tender shrimp, juicy scallops, and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It’s quick, healthy, and versatile — perfect for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the stir-fry

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb sea scallops (about 12–16 large)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup snap peas
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 3 green onions, sliced

For the sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)

Step 1: Prep the seafood

Pat shrimp and scallops dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Make the sauce

In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Step 3: Cook the scallops and shrimp

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and sear 2 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Stir-fry vegetables

In the same wok, add remaining oil. Stir-fry bell pepper, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.

Step 5: Add sauce and seafood

Pour sauce over vegetables. Add cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Return shrimp and scallops, tossing everything together until coated and heated through.

Step 6: Serve

Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Flavor Variations

• Add pineapple chunks for a sweet-savory combo
• Swap soy sauce for tamari to make it gluten-free
• Use bok choy or mushrooms for variety in the vegetables
• Drizzle with sesame oil for a nutty finish

Pro Tips

• Cook seafood in batches to avoid steaming instead of searing
• Don’t overcook scallops — they should be tender and just opaque
• Prep all ingredients before cooking; stir-fry moves quickly
• Use high heat for the best texture and flavor

Final Thoughts

Shrimp & Scallop Stir-Fry is quick, colorful, and full of flavor — a healthy weeknight dish that feels exciting and satisfying. With tender seafood and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce, it’s a one-pan wonder.

Chop it. Sear it. Stir up seafood perfection. 🍤🦪🥦

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