Description
A quick and healthy Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry combining tender shrimp and crisp broccoli in a savory, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish balances nutrition and vibrant tastes with minimal ingredients, suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Ingredients
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Shrimp & Vegetables
- 1 lb fresh or frozen peeled shrimp, thawed if frozen
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
Sauce & Aromatics
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water (to mix with cornstarch, if used)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Peel and devein shrimp if needed. Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger so everything is ready before cooking.
- Blanch the Broccoli: Boil or steam broccoli florets for about 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp and bright green. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Combine and Stir Fry: Add blanched broccoli back to the pan with garlic and ginger. Return shrimp to the pan as well.
- Add Sauce: Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together. For thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water, stir into the pan, and cook until sauce thickens.
- Serve Hot: Once heated through and well coated in sauce, remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Don’t overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; cook until just pink and firm.
- Blanch broccoli briefly to keep color and crunch without mushiness.
- Have all ingredients prepped before cooking to ensure quick stir fry.
- Use high heat for best sear and flavor retention.
- Adjust soy sauce or add honey for personalized sauce flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg