Quick Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A fast and nutritious stir fry of shrimp and broccoli in a savory garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 22 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups broccoli florets
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start turning pink.
Step 4: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and broccoli, cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly. Serve hot with steamed rice.