Here’s a quick and delicious Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli recipe — packed with protein, crisp-tender veggies, and a savory garlic-soy sauce. It’s a healthier takeout-style meal ready in under 30 minutes!
🦐 Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
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300–400g (10–14 oz) raw shrimp (peeled & deveined)
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil (divided)
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (optional)
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2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
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1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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1 tsp honey or brown sugar (optional, for balance)
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2 tbsp water (for steaming broccoli)
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Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
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Sesame seeds or green onions, for garnish (optional)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Blanch the broccoli (optional but helpful):
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Steam or boil broccoli for 1–2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté the shrimp:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the aromatics:
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In the same pan, add remaining oil.
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Sauté garlic (and ginger, if using) for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
4. Stir-fry broccoli:
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Add broccoli and 2 tbsp water, cover with a lid for 2 minutes to steam slightly.
5. Add shrimp and sauce:
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Return shrimp to the pan.
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Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey. Mix well.
6. Thicken the sauce:
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Pour in cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the shrimp and broccoli (1–2 minutes).
🍽️ Serve:
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Over steamed rice, jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
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Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
✅ Tips:
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Use peeled tail-on shrimp for visual appeal, or tail-off for easier eating.
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For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar, chili flakes, or sriracha.