Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp and broccoli stir-fry made with a savory and slightly sweet sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired dish combines tender shrimp and crisp broccoli cooked in a ginger-garlic sauce with optional spicy red pepper flakes, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Sliced green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they turn bright green and become slightly tender. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set it aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the shrimp, seasoning lightly with salt and black pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan with the shrimp and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine all ingredients: Return the cooked broccoli to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and broccoli, stirring well to evenly coat everything.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pan from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired. Serve the stir-fry hot over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For additional crunch and color, add sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the broccoli cooking step.
- You can use frozen broccoli; just thaw completely and pat dry before stir-frying to avoid excess moisture.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing honey or regulate the spice level by adding or omitting red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
- To keep the dish gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free soy sauce and oyster sauce alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
