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Shrimp And Broccoli Recipe

Today's shrimp and broccoli recipe produces an easy and healthy dish that comes together in 22 minutes. Juicy plump shrimp are stir-fried with broccoli and coated in a savory sticky sauce, then served over a bed of hot rice or noodles to create a nutritious and fulfilling meal.
  • cook TIME 17 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 22 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 499 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (19)

  • 24 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz broccoli chopped
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
  • 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp Sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp scallions chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tsp oyster sauce, 2 tsp Sriracha, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 2 tbsp water. Set aside.

2

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir-fry 8 oz broccoli for 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

3

In the same skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sauté 1 tsp grated ginger and 1 tbsp minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4

Add 24 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink (about 5 minutes).

5

Return the broccoli to the skillet. Stir occasionally for 2 minutes.

6

Add the sauce mixture then turn off the heat. Toss and stir until the sauce slightly thickens and everything is well-coated.

7

Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped scallions, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds on top. Portion out with the 3 1/2 cups cooked rice. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 499kcal | Fat 13g | Saturated Fat 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 7g | Cholesterol 274mg | Sodium 591mg | Potassium 722mg | Carbohydrate 55g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 3g | Protein 41g | Vitamin A 695IU | Vitamin C 52mg | Calcium 169mg | Iron 4mg