Spicy Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy
Sweet and savory shrimp glazed in a ginger-soy sauce, served over crisp bok choy for a vibrant weeknight meal. This asian-inspired seafood (gluten-free) ready in about 27 minutes pairs (peeled, tails on) large shrimp, soy sauce, (grated) fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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, tails on) large shrimp
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
- 12 oz (chopped) bok choy
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, grated ginger, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until combined.
- Step 2: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Step 3: Add chopped bok choy to the same skillet and cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to skillet, pour in soy sauce mixture, and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the shrimp evenly.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Spicy Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spicy Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy?
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 Spicy Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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.
Is Spicy Ginger-Soy Glazed Shrimp with Bok Choy gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added some red pepper flakes for heat — highly recommend.
- ★★★★★
Love how the Asian come through in every bite.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
