Description
Shrimp and broccoli stir fry is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This quick meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner guests. The combination of flavors creates a delightful experience that will impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or grapeseed)
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Chop the garlic and cut the broccoli into florets.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high until shimmering.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to the pan, cooking for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan.
- Stir-fry broccoli: In the same pan, add broccoli and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Combine everything: Return shrimp to the pan, add soy sauce, honey, and dissolved cornstarch. Stir on high heat for another minute until combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg