Description
Sizzling Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli elevates weeknight dinners with bold Asian-inspired flavors. Crisp broccoli and succulent shrimp dance together in a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely grated
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and pat shrimp dry, transforming broccoli into delicate florets. Mince garlic, grate fresh ginger, and slice chili for vibrant flavor infusion.
- Plunge broccoli into rapidly boiling water for precisely 2 minutes, achieving a brilliant emerald hue and crisp-tender texture. Quickly drain and reserve.
- Ignite a large wok or skillet with vegetable oil over fierce medium-high heat. Unleash aromatics – garlic, ginger, and optional chili – dancing for 30 seconds until releasing intoxicating fragrance.
- Introduce shrimp into the sizzling landscape, stirring dynamically for 2-3 minutes until transforming to a rosy pink and nearly completing their culinary journey.
- Cascade soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and liquid base into the pan. Integrate blanched broccoli, ensuring harmonious coating.
- Stream cornstarch mixture into the bubbling sauce, continuously agitating for 1-2 minutes until achieving a glossy, slightly thickened consistency. Calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Extinguish heat, crown with toasted sesame seeds and verdant green onion slivers. Immediately present atop steamed rice or tender noodles for an explosive flavor experience.
Notes
- Quickly pat shrimp dry to prevent excess water that can make stir-frying difficult and reduce sauce’s thickness.
- Blanch broccoli briefly to maintain vibrant color, crisp texture, and lock in nutrients while partially cooking before final stir-fry.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve perfect wok-style sear on shrimp without making them rubbery.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili quantity or using different pepper varieties like jalapeño or serrano for personalized spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg