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Shrimp and Broccoli
This shrimp and broccoli recipe is a stir fry with seared shrimp and tender broccoli, all tossed together in a homemade honey garlic orange sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the broccoli and cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender.
- Season the broccoli with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the broccoli from the pan and cover to keep warm. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
- Add the rest of the oil in the pan. Place the shrimp in a pan in a single layer. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Return the broccoli to the pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the orange juice, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the corn starch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and broccoli, then cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the corn starch mixture to the pan and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
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Notes
- Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can remove the tails from your shrimp before you add them to the stir fry, or leave the tails on for a more elegant presentation.
- I typically use 21-25 count shrimp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
1796mg
(75%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
763IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
69mg
(77%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1796mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 763IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.