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Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Asian flavors combine to make a flavorful shrimp and broccoli stir fry that's healthy and easy to make. Prepared in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen or fresh shrimp (raw in shell or peeled)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger (grated)
  • 8 ounces shitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 6 cups broccoli (chopped into florets)
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together egg whites and corn starch then pour over defrosted shrimp. Mix well to coat and set aside.
  2. Heat a large wok or deep saute pan over high heat for a couple of minutes to warm up.
  3. Spray with non-stick spray and add shrimp.
  4. Toss frequently for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink.
  5. Remove from pan and set aside.
  6. Meanwhile, in the same pan, add onion, salt, and pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Add ginger and garlic and saute an additional 30 seconds.
  8. Toss in mushrooms and saute 2 minutes.
  9. Add chopped broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then cover with a tight lid to let steam for 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic paste, and sesame oil.
  10. Add sauce to the pan along with shrimp and stir fry 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is warmed through.
  11. Serve with brown rice and scallions.

Notes

  • This stir fry recipe is very versatile. Swap out shrimp for pork or chicken or beef. Instead of broccoli try asparagus or green beans.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 921mg (38%) Potassium 564mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 850IU (17%) Vitamin C 126mg (140%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 921mg 38%
Potassium 564mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 850IU 17%
Vitamin C 126mg 140%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.