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Shrimp and broccoli recipe.
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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Shrimp and broccoli, shrimp and broccoli recipe, shrimp and broccoli stir fry
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (250 grams) broccoli florets
  • 1/2 lb (250 grams) headless shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Sauce

Instructions

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, whisk well and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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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

    Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27.3g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 769mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 6.1g