Description
A quick and colorful dish combining tender shrimp and vibrant broccoli in a tasty sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Shrimp: In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil. Add shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes, flipping halfway, until shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Combine: Return broccoli to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and broccoli.
- Serve: Spoon over rice or noodles, or serve as-is for a low-carb option.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best taste and texture. Adjust the red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: shrimp, broccoli, stir-fry, quick meal, healthy dinner