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Easy Shrimp and Broccoli

  • Author: EMMA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Description

Plump shrimp, crisp-tender broccoli, and a glossy, savory sauce come together in minutes for a fresh, comforting stir-fry that tastes like takeout only better.


Ingredients

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Shrimp & Marinade
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir Fry
  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or canola oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

Instructions

  1. Add shrimp to a large bowl. Mix with Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Stir until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
  3. Add 1/4 cup water to a large skillet and bring to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam for 1 minute until just tender. Remove and set aside.
  4. Wipe the pan dry. Add oil and heat over medium-high.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 1 minute until lightly golden.
  6. Flip shrimp, add garlic and ginger, and cook another 30โ€“60 seconds.
  7. Stir sauce again and pour into the pan. Add broccoli back.
  8. Stir until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot over rice.


Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or stock. Avoid microwaving too long to keep shrimp tender.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg