Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
Description
The Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry combines medium shrimp and broccoli florets cooked rapidly in olive oil. The sauce, blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, and optional sriracha, thickens during the final steps to coat the ingredients with a savory, tangy glaze. Cooking the shrimp until just pink ensures they remain juicy while the broccoli retains some bite, contributing contrasting texture.
Serve the stir-fry hot, sprinkled with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a fresh aroma and light crunch. It fits well as an entrée alongside steamed rice for a balanced meal. The combination of garlic and ginger lends a fragrant base to the glaze, complemented by the gentle heat of sriracha when included.
The recipe notes clarify that 24 ounces of broccoli florets equal about 5 cups, useful for measuring fresh produce. Stir-fry promptly after sauce preparation to retain the sauce's thickness and shine on the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 24 ounces broccoli florets
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
For the sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce reduced sodium
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch and Sriracha, if using; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add broccoli, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- Use about 5 cups of broccoli florets to equal the 24 ounces called for.
- To keep shrimp tender, avoid overcooking; they should be just pink when removed.
- Sriracha is optional and can be adjusted to preferred spice level.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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