Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

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Quick stir-fried shrimp and tender broccoli tossed in a savory garlic soy glaze, ideal for a healthy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, broccoli florets, garlic cloves 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups broccoli florets
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
2 stalks, sliced thin green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Step 3: Push broccoli to the side of the wok and add 1 lb peeled shrimp and 4 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Step 4: Pour soy sauce mixture over shrimp and broccoli, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss gently, and remove from heat. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.