XO Sauce Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

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Savory shrimp stir-fried with tender broccoli in a rich XO sauce base. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs shrimp, broccoli, XO sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, 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: 6 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
1.5 cups chopped florets broccoli
2 tablespoons XO sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together 2 tablespoons XO sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
Step 2: Heat a wok over high heat until smoking. Add shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add broccoli to the wok and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Return shrimp to the wok, pour in XO sauce mixture, and toss for 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.