shrimp and broccoli
This delicious shrimp and broccoli stir-fry combines tender shrimp with vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce that is both quick and easy to prepare. It makes for a perfect weeknight meal that will leave you feeling satisfied without being heavy.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok used for cooking the stir-fry
- 1 cooking spoon for stirring the ingredients
- 1 measuring cups for measuring liquid ingredients
- 1 measuring spoons for measuring smaller quantities of ingredients
- 1 knife and cutting board for chopping garlic, ginger and broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- optional cooked rice or quinoa for serving Optional for serving.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the broccoli. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and broccoli. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa if desired.
Notes
To make this dish spicier, consider adding red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers.
You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
For added color and nutrition, feel free to include other vegetables such as bell peppers or snap peas.