Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli with Sesame-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-19 · Updated 2026-04-19

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A vibrant one-pan meal featuring plump shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in a savory-sweet sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs shrimp, broccoli, rice noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz shrimp
2 cups broccoli
8 oz rice noodles
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add 8 oz rice noodles, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender but firm; drain and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
Step 5: Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 6: Return shrimp to skillet with drained noodles, pour sauce mixture over everything, and toss vigorously for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.