Sesame-Ginger Shrimp & Rainbow Veggie Stir-Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry with plump shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a glossy ginger-sesame sauce that comes together in 25 minutes. This asian-inspired quick meals (high protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs shrimp, broccoli, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
• 1 cup, thinly sliced on diagonal carrots
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss with 1 tsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the same skillet, then stir-fry garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring constantly.
5. Step 5: Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl, then pour into the skillet. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, cooking for 1 minute more until heated through. Remove from heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately over cooked brown rice.