Description
A quick and delicious Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry recipe that combines fresh vegetables and shrimp in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ½ small onion, sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and chicken broth.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the remaining oil. Add broccoli and onion and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the sauce: Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss with the broccoli. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Thicken: Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Stir into the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Return the shrimp: Add the shrimp back to the skillet and toss everything together for about 1 minute.
- Finish: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve hot over steamed white rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- This dish can be served over rice or noodles, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg