Description
A quick and flavorful Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in a savory garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp and crisp broccoli are coated in a rich blend of soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces with garlic and ginger, served hot over steamed white rice.
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)
To Serve
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, water, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Set aside this flavorful garlic sauce.
- 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 shrimp from the pan and set aside to keep warm.
- Stir-Fry the Broccoli: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, then toss in the broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, maintaining their bright green color and crunch.
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) to the pan with the broccoli. Cook while stirring constantly for 30 seconds to release their fragrance without burning.
- Combine Everything: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour in the prepared garlic sauce. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the shrimp and broccoli with the thickening sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through, ensuring all flavors meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp and broccoli stir fry immediately over a bed of cooked white rice for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Blanch broccoli for 1 minute before stir-frying to reduce cooking time and maintain vibrant color.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference or omit if sensitive to spice.
