Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
A zesty, fast-paced shrimp stir-fry with crisp broccoli and a tangy soy-ginger glaze. This Asian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shrimp, broccoli, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1 head, cut into florets broccoli
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup, cooked rice
- 1 tsp sugar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 head broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Return shrimp to the pan.
- Step 4: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sugar. Pour over the shrimp and broccoli, stirring until coated and sauce thickens.
- Step 5: Serve over 1 cup cooked rice, garnished with additional ginger slices.
