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Spicy Honey-Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry – Quick, Flavor-Packed & Healthy


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp avocado or sesame oil (divided)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1–2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced (or ½ tsp red pepper flakes)

Sauce:
• 3 tbsp honey (or sugar-free maple syrup for keto)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, for thickening)

Garnish:
• Sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions
• Lime wedges


Instructions

  1. Prep broccoli: Blanch 2 mins in boiling water, then shock in ice water (keeps it crisp and vibrant). Drain well.
  2. In a bowl, whisk all sauce ingredients except cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Sear shrimp 1–2 mins per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and chili 30 sec until fragrant. Add broccoli; stir-fry 2–3 mins.
  5. Pour in sauce; bring to a simmer. Stir cornstarch slurry; add to pan. Cook 1–2 mins until glossy and thickened.
  6. Return shrimp to pan; toss to coat and heat through 1 min.
  7. Serve hot over rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles. Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and a squeeze of lime.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 8 mins, Total Time: 18 mins, Servings: 4
Calories: 280, Net Carbs: 24g, Fats: 10g, Protein: 26g
Keto-friendly with sugar-free syrup + serve over cauliflower rice — net carbs drop to ~6g/serving.