Description
This Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired main course, featuring tender shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a savory garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it combines easy-to-find ingredients with a simple stovetop cooking method to deliver a delicious meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
Garlic Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Serving
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set this mixture aside to use later.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Stir-fry the broccoli: Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Toss in the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they are crisp-tender but still vibrant green.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds while stirring constantly to release their fragrant flavors without burning.
- Combine shrimp and sauce: Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the broccoli, then pour in the prepared garlic sauce. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Thicken the sauce and finish cooking: Continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp and broccoli stir fry immediately over cooked white rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- To keep the shrimp tender and juicy, be careful not to overcook them.
- Blanch broccoli for 1 minute before stir-frying to speed up cooking and maintain a bright green color.
- For a gluten-free variation, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- You can adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit them for a milder dish.
