Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Broccoli
A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic sauce for a healthy weeknight meal. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, broccoli florets, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) to the broccoli. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and broccoli. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss to combine, then remove from heat.
- Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Broccoli 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 Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Broccoli?
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 Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Broccoli?
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 Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Broccoli 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 Quick Shrimp Stir-Fry with Garlic and Broccoli?
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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