Description
A quick and healthy stir-fried dish featuring shrimp and broccoli, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp and broccoli, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the stir-fry.
- Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg