Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews
A vibrant stir-fry with succulent shrimp, crisp broccoli, and crunchy cashews tossed in a bright lemon-garlic sauce for an easy weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, broccoli florets, cashew halves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup cashew halves
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp sesame oil; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup cashew halves and toast for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until pink and just cooked through; remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and 4 minced garlic cloves; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return shrimp and toasted cashews to the skillet, pour in the lemon-garlic sauce and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
- Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews?
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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews?
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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Cashews?
Asian stir fry 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.
