1-First Step: Mix the teriyaki sauce In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1/4 cup low sodium light soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, and 3/4 cup water. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully blended and the sauce looks smooth. Set it aside while you cook the shrimp and vegetables.

2-Second Step: Prep the stir fry ingredients Cut the broccoli into small florets, chop the 3 garlic cloves finely, and make sure the shrimp is deveined and cleaned. Slice the mushrooms, bell peppers, or any other mixed vegetables you are using so they cook quickly. A quick stir fry works best when every piece is about the same size.

3-Third Step: Heat the pan and start the garlic Set a wok or large pan over high heat and add half of the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and sauté for a short moment, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown too much, because garlic can turn bitter fast and nobody invited bitter garlic to dinner.

4-Fourth Step: Cook the shrimp Add the 500 grams of shrimp to the hot pan and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep things moving so the shrimp cooks evenly. You are looking for the shrimp to just start turning pink. At this stage, the goal is quick cooking, not a long spa day in the skillet.

5-Fifth Step: Add the broccoli and vegetables Next, toss in the broccoli florets and the 1 cup of mixed vegetables such as mushrooms and bell peppers. Stir fry for another 2 to 3 minutes on high heat. The broccoli should turn bright green, and the vegetables should stay crisp instead of soft and sleepy. If you are making this for kids or picky eaters, cutting the vegetables smaller can make them easier to enjoy.

6-Sixth Step: Pour in the sauce Once the shrimp is mostly cooked and the vegetables look bright, pour the sauce into the pan. Stir everything well and keep cooking until the sauce comes to a boil. The cornstarch will begin to thicken the liquid and coat the shrimp and vegetables in a glossy finish. If the sauce gets too thick, add a little more water to loosen it up.

7-Seventh Step: Simmer and season Reduce the heat and let the stir fry simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed. Since the soy sauce already brings saltiness, start small and adjust only if necessary. This is the best time to check the texture too, because the sauce should lightly cling to the ingredients without turning into glue.

8-Eighth Step: Serve right away Turn off the heat and spoon the shrimp and broccoli teriyaki bowl into serving bowls. It tastes great on its own, but you can also serve it over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice if you want something more filling or more low-carb. For another simple seafood dinner, take a peek at this baked shrimp scampi for your next weeknight plan.