Korean-Style Garlic Butter Shrimp Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

Crispy shrimp tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce with charred bell peppers and broccoli for a quick, restaurant-quality meal. This korean-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, sliced bell peppers, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, 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 1/2-inch florets broccoli
• 2, sliced bell peppers
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cups, cooked rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 head broccoli florets and 2 sliced bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
3. Step 3: Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet. Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked rice, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.