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 seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs shrimp, broccoli, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.