Description
A quick and healthy 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 water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and stir well.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, add sesame oil, and stir everything together. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños during cooking.
- You can also substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg