Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger

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Quick and flavorful shrimp stir-fry with crisp broccoli and aromatic ginger, perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined large shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and broccoli.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger?

Asian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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