Description
A quick and healthy shrimp and broccoli stir-fry that’s ready in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights with simple flavors and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (optional)
- Lemon wedges or juice, for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil until it shimmers.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the hot oil and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant; don’t let the garlic brown.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, tossing frequently, until bright green and just tender-crisp.
- Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet and place the shrimp in a single layer on the other side.
- Cook shrimp for 1.5–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque (about 3–5 minutes total).
- Season the shrimp with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss the shrimp and broccoli together to combine.
- If using soy sauce or tamari, add it now and toss to coat evenly. Heat through for another 20–30 seconds.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving.
Notes
Use coconut or canola oil for a neutral flavor. Frozen shrimp saves time—thaw under cold running water and pat dry before cooking. For a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry with the soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian