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Spicy Szechuan Shrimp and Broccoli
Spicy Szechuan Shrimp and Broccoli is a super easy way to enjoy this American Chinese takeout favorite at home and it's ready in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
185 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Stir Fry
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, jumbo
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
- 2 cups broccoli floret thawed, frozen
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Prepare 1 pound jumbo shrimp by making sure they are peeled, deveined, and cut off the tails if preferred. Thaw 2 cups frozen broccoli florets according to package directions.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Add the shrimp and broccoli to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and broccoli.
- Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing frequently, until the shrimp turns pink and opaque and the broccoli is heated through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in 1/4 cup sliced green onion. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Serve plain or over steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
185kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
1592mg
(66%)
Potassium
266mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
46.9mg
(52%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1592mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 46.9mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.