1-First Step: Mix the sauce Start by making the sauce in a small bowl. Combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, red pepper flakes to taste, and 1 minced clove garlic. Stir well and set it aside. This lets the flavors blend while you cook the rest of the dish.

2-Second Step: Cook the onion Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced white onion and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the onion turns soft and fragrant. This step matters because softened onion adds a gentle sweetness that balances the salty sauce.

3-Third Step: Add the shrimp Once the onion is ready, add the 1 pound defrosted shrimp tails to the pan. Cook the shrimp on both sides until they are just turning pink. Shrimp cook quickly, so watch them closely. If you cook them too long, they can get rubbery instead of tender.

4-Fourth Step: Add the broccoli Next, add the 2 cups broccoli florets to the pan. Cover the sauté pan and let the broccoli steam for about 5 minutes. It should turn bright green and become fork-tender. If you like a little more crunch, check it at the 3-minute mark and adjust the cooking time from there.

5-Fifth Step: Finish with the sauce Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and broccoli. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute so the garlic and sesame flavor spread through the pan. Then remove it from the heat right away.

6-Final Step: Serve immediately Spoon the stir fry into bowls and serve it while hot. It pairs well with steamed rice, brown rice, noodles, or even cauliflower rice if you want a lighter meal. If you like seafood dinners, you might also enjoy double garlic brown butter shrimp for another fast shrimp dish.