Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Broccoli Rabe
Quick stir-fry of succulent shrimp and slightly bitter broccoli rabe, infused with garlic and a hint of red chili flakes for a vibrant Whole30 dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, broccoli rabe, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 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 raw shrimp
- 8 oz, trimmed and chopped broccoli rabe
- 5, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp, divided sea salt
- 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Toss in 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz chopped broccoli rabe with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli rabe is bright green and tender but still crisp.
- Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, add 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and toss everything together for 1 minute to combine flavors.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately, enjoying the balance of garlic, spice, and fresh lemon.









