Sweet Chili Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

This shrimp and broccoli stir-fry brings together succulent seared shrimp and tender-crisp broccoli in a glossy sweet chili and soy glaze, spiked with fresh ginger. It’s a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that beats takeout hands down.

Serve it over a bed of steamed jasmine rice to soak up every last drop of the savory-sweet sauce. With just 20 minutes from start to finish, this dish is perfect for busy evenings when you crave something satisfying and homemade.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon CornstarchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 ounce Sweet Thai Chili SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce ShrimpView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions; keep warm.
2. Cut broccoli into small florets. Peel and grate or mince the ginger.
3. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet Thai chili sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.
5. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add a drizzle of oil, then sear shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add broccoli and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent sticking.
7. Return shrimp to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over everything and toss to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and broccoli is tender-crisp.
8. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen shrimp?

Yes, thaw them completely and pat dry before cooking to ensure they sear properly.

What can I substitute for sweet Thai chili sauce?

You can use a mix of honey and sriracha or a store-bought sweet chili sauce.

How do I make this dish gluten-free?

Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and ensure your chili sauce is gluten-free.