Description
A quick and nutritious Broccoli Shrimp Stir Fry featuring succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce. This easy-to-make recipe balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside for later use.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the Broccoli: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Stir in broccoli florets and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Combine and Thicken: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the shrimp and broccoli.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the shrimp in a portion of the sauce for 10 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute snap peas or bell peppers for broccoli, or use a frozen stir-fry vegetable mix if broccoli is not available.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the dish.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or your favorite noodles to complement the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
