Shrimp & Broccoli Light Stir Fry
This quick and vibrant Shrimp & Broccoli Light Stir Fry is a clean, gluten-free dinner packed with protein and flavor. It’s ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for busy nights, meal prep, or anyone looking for a healthy, low-carb option.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok
- small bowl
- knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on or off
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or other high-heat oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, for balance
- salt and pepper to taste
- red chili flakes optional
Optional for Serving
- steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
- toasted sesame seeds
- green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut broccoli into florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger. In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Add broccoli with a pinch of salt and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds more.
- Return broccoli to the pan. Pour in sauce and stir-fry for another minute until everything is coated and glossy.
- Serve hot over rice or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
Prep sauce ahead, stir fry goes fast! Don’t overcook the shrimp. For a soy-free version, use coconut aminos instead of tamari. Add sriracha for heat or swap in tofu for a plant-based twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2.5mg
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