Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Juicy shrimp and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a fragrant garlic and ginger stir-fry sauce for a quick Asian-inspired dinner. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp and broccoli.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss gently, and remove from heat. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.