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Quick Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Quick Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry

Krysta
A vibrant and easy-to-make dish featuring succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory, light Asian-inspired sauce, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. Only text with comma or dot.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcook.
  • Return the cooked broccoli to the pan with the shrimp. Give the prepared sauce mixture another quick whisk and pour it over the shrimp and broccoli.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all the ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately with your choice of rice or noodles.

Notes

Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also include other quick-cooking vegetables like sliced bell peppers or carrots. Ensure your wok or pan is very hot before adding ingredients to achieve that classic stir-fry char. Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become tough.
Keyword shrimp, broccoli, stir-fry, quick, healthy, Asian, weeknight, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, seafood