Easy Shrimp + Broccoli Stir Fry
A recipe you'll want on repeat
This Easy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe is perfect for those strapped for time. It’s healthy, quick, and delicious! There are just a few ingredients in it, and it comes together in a flash, making it one of my favorite seafood recipes!
It’s loaded with shrimp and broccoli, and once prepped, the stir-fry is cooked in less than 15 minutes! For more 15-minute dinner ideas try my 15-Minute Chicken Dijon or my 15-Minute Salmon Rice Bowl.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s so easy and budget-friendly but feels kind of fancy at the same time.
Sometimes I think of “budget-friendly” in terms of saving both time and money.
So if this is a week you are strapped for time, it can be worth a few extra dollars to buy pre-cut broccoli and peeled and deveined shrimp.
Tips for Cooking Raw Shrimp:
Leave the tails on because it will help the shrimp retain its flavor and moisture. I also think it looks prettier on the plate.
If you are cooking with frozen shrimp, thaw the shrimp to make sure they are completely defrosted. Otherwise, the shrimp will release moisture when they hit the hot pan and dilute the sauce.
Pat the shrimp down with paper towels to remove excess moisture from thawed shrimp.
For a Prettier Presentation
Score the shrimp down the back to slice it open without cutting it in half. This will help plump up the shrimp as it cooks. I also use this technique in my shrimp scampi recipe, and it makes for a beautiful presentation.
Recipe Variations:
For an even easier dinner, replace the Stir Fry Sauce with hoisin sauce. It will have a sweeter flavor profile, but hoisin sauce is so flavorful you can use it straight out of the bottle. Start with 1 tablespoon and increase by one tablespoon increments until desired.
For additional vegetables besides just the broccoli, you can also add mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus or carrots to this stirfry too! Add them in when cooking the onions, and then double the stir-fry sauce.
