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Shrimp and Broccoli
This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is so much better than the ones from your local Chinese restaurants! Ready in 15 minutes, broccoli and shrimp tossed in a flavorful Chinese brown sauce is a quick and healthy side dish for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 314 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
Instructions
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl, whisk well, and set aside.
- Wash and rinse the broccoli under running water. Heat a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Cook the broccoli florets for 1 minute, then transfer them to a bowl of ice-cold water. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Rinse and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic or light brown. Add the shrimp and stir a few times until cooked through and pink.
- Turn the heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli and sauce, stirring continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens. Turn off the heat and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.Pro tip: Give the sauce a quick stir before pouring it into the wok.
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Notes
- Set the boiled broccoli florets in ice-cold water for a few minutes. It makes them crunchier and helps to retain their bright green color even after cooking.
- Cooking stir-fry dishes must be quick. DO NOT overcook, or the dish will be soggy. Once the shrimp is just cooked through, add broccoli and sauce, and give a quick toss for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- The sauce should be light and not sticky. Give the sauce a little bit of stir before pouring it into the wok to prevent getting clumps in the final dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
923mg
(38%)
Potassium
695mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
707IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
102mg
(113%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 707IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.