Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli
A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This asian fusion-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined large shrimp, broccoli florets, vegetable oil 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 1 tsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and sauté for 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp red chili flakes to the shrimp. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 3: Toss in 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, then pour over the shrimp and broccoli. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 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 Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli?
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 broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli?
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 Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli?
Asian Fusion stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
