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Black nonstick skillet filled with sautéed shrimp and broccoli in a light garlic sesame sauce on a wooden table with a striped kitchen towel.

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water or low-sodium broth
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Green onions optional garnish
  • Sesame seeds optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  2. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and water.
  4. Return broccoli and shrimp to the skillet. Pour sauce over and stir until coated and heated through.

Notes

We tested this shrimp and broccoli stir fry multiple ways and found that cooking the shrimp separately prevents overcooking and keeps the texture tender. For best results, pat the shrimp dry before cooking so they sear properly instead of steaming.