Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze

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Tender shrimp and crisp broccoli florets quickly stir-fried in a savory garlic and soy sauce glaze that’s ready in under 20 minutes. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined 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 240 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 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir fry for 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then pour over the broccoli. Add the shrimp back to the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and broccoli evenly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions, and serve immediately over steamed rice if desired.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze 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 Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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 Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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 Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze 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 Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze?

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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