Description
A quick and delicious Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and broccoli. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg