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Quick Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Quick Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry is delicious and quick, ready in just 20 minutes. Large succulent shrimp are pan seared and combined with fresh broccoli, onion, and rice, covered in Thai sweet chili sauce, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 pound Large Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 Tablespoons cooking oil (divided)
  • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thai sweet chili sauce
  • Chopped green onion for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Step 2: At the same time, cut the onion into thin slices and chop the broccoli.
  3. Step 3: Rinse the shrimp and pat very dry with paper towel.
  4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ground ginger, minced garlic, and Thai sweet chili sauce. Set aside.
  5. Step 5: Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Step 6: When hot, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
  7. Step 7: Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate and set aside.
  8. Step 8: Re-heat the pan and add the other 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
  9. Step 9: Add the onion and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, until softened and starting to turn golden.
  10. Step 10: Stir in the broccoli and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often until bright green and crisp tender.
  11. Step 11: Return the shrimp to the pan and add the sauce. Stir until everything is coated and sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
  12. Step 12: Serve over the rice and garnish with the green onions if desired.

Notes

This small batch recipe for two makes a great lunch, dinner, or romantic date night meal.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Stir Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 658 kcal
  • Sugar: 17 g
  • Sodium: 1261 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 101 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 143 mg

Keywords: shrimp, broccoli, stir fry, Asian, seafood, quick dinner

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