Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry with Broccoli and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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A quick and flavorful stir fry combining succulent shrimp, crisp broccoli, and zesty lemon-garlic sauce served over fluffy white rice. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, broccoli florets, white rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined large shrimp
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup, uncooked white rice
2 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Cook 1 cup uncooked white rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove broccoli and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Step 4: Return broccoli to the skillet, then stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and coated in the lemon-garlic sauce.
Step 5: Serve the shrimp and broccoli stir fry over the cooked white rice.