Stir-Fried Shrimp with Broccoli and Cashews in Ginger-Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Quick stir-fried shrimp with crisp-tender broccoli and crunchy cashews coated in a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce, all compliant with Whole30 guidelines. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, broccoli florets, raw cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup raw cashews and toast, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove cashews and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp sesame oil. Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups broccoli florets to the skillet with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp and toasted cashews to the skillet. Pour in 3 tbsp coconut aminos and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately, enjoying the crunchy cashews and aromatic ginger-garlic flavor.