Quick and Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
A quick and easy shrimp and broccoli stir fry featuring a savory coconut aminos-based sauce with ginger, garlic, and a hint of spice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful and healthy dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot starch
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot starch until fully combined and smooth.
- Prepare the Shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with the minced garlic, fresh ginger, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together until the shrimp are well coated with the seasonings.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the avocado oil, then add the shrimp mixture. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until they are almost cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Keep the skillet heated at medium-high and add the broccoli florets along with 1/3 cup of water. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli turns bright green and is slightly tender but still crisp. The water will evaporate during cooking.
- Combine Shrimp and Sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour in the prepared stir fry sauce and stir everything together. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and broccoli evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in the sliced green onions, and garnish the stir fry with sesame seeds. Serve immediately over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes according to taste.
- Use arrowroot starch as a gluten-free thickener alternative to cornstarch.
- Shrimp cooks very quickly; avoid overcooking to keep it tender and juicy.
- Broccoli should remain slightly crisp for the best texture, so do not overcook.
- Serve with steamed white or brown rice to complement the stir fry.
