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Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe


  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Easy takeout-style shrimp and broccoli recipe that cooks up quickly, featuring marinated shrimp cooked with broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or canola oil)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Shrimp: Combine shrimp with wine, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: Mix together chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch.
  3. Cook the Broccoli: Steam broccoli until just cooked; set aside.
  4. Cook the Shrimp: Sear marinated shrimp until golden, add garlic and ginger.
  5. Add Sauce: Pour in the sauce and cooked broccoli. Stir until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot over rice.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overcook the broccoli for the best texture.
  • Add chili oil for extra heat and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 169 kcal
  • Sugar: 1.8 g
  • Sodium: 611 mg
  • Fat: 5.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 21.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 191 mg

Keywords: shrimp, broccoli, easy, quick, Chinese, stir-fry, gluten-free