Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sesame

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A speedy stir fry featuring succulent shrimp, crunchy broccoli, and toasted sesame seeds in a savory garlic sauce, perfect for a wholesome dinner. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined raw 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  2. Step 2: Push broccoli to the side, add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp to the pan, and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 5 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour sauce over shrimp and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp toasted sesame oil over the stir fry and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions. Toss gently and serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sesame take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sesame?

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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sesame?

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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sesame 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 Stir-Fried Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Sesame?

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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