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Shrimp and Broccoli

Shrimp and Broccoli - Quick and easy shrimp and broccoli stir-fried in a brown sauce. The best homemade stir-fry recipe serves a healthy and delicious meal in 15 minutes with only a few everyday ingredients.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Shrimp and broccoli, shrimp and broccoli recipe, shrimp and broccoli stir fry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb broccoli florets
  • 1/2 lb headless shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, whisk well and set aside.
  2. Wash and rinse the broccoli with running water. Heat up a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Cook the broccoli florets for 1 minute and transfer them to a bowl of ice-cold water. Cool down for 5 minutes, drain and set aside.

  3. Rinse and pat dry shrimp with paper towels. Heat the wok or skillet on high heat, and add the oil. When the oil is heated, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic or becomes light brown. Add the shrimp and stir a few times until cooked through or turned pink.

  4. Turn the heat to medium-low. (Give the sauce a little bit of stir before pouring it into the wok). Add broccoli and sauce, stir continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat and dish out. Serve immediately.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

  • Setting the boiled broccoli florets in ice-cold water for a few minutes will help to retain a bright green color after cooking and make them crunchier.
  • Cooking stir-fry dishes must be quick. DO NOT overcook, or the dish will be soggy. Once the shrimp is just cooked through, add broccoli and sauce, and give a quick toss for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • The sauce should be light and not sticky. Give the sauce a little bit of stir before pouring it into the wok to prevent getting clumps in the final dish.
  • Nutrition Facts
    Shrimp and Broccoli
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 321 Calories from Fat 158
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17.5g27%
    Saturated Fat 2.7g17%
    Cholesterol 218mg73%
    Sodium 769mg33%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 3.1g13%
    Sugar 6.1g7%
    Protein 27.3g55%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.