Description
A delicious and easy stir-fry recipe featuring shrimp and broccoli with a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium or no sodium added)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of soy sauce, ½ cup of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until bright green and just tender. Remove to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove to the plate with the broccoli.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 cloves of garlic and 1 teaspoon of ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
- Return the shrimp and broccoli to the pan and toss to coat. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, just until everything is heated through.
- Serve hot over rice, cauliflower rice, or on its own.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal taste and texture.
- Feel free to adjust the vegetables and proteins according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg