Description
This Broccoli Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick and healthy Asian-inspired main course featuring tender shrimp and crisp vegetables tossed in a savory stir fry sauce. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it comes together in just 20 minutes and can be served over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Stir Fry Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional for depth)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce or honey, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set this sauce mixture aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and sliced red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Place the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until they turn pink and opaque. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger if using, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine and thicken: Return the cooked vegetables to the pan with the shrimp. Pour the prepared stir fry sauce over the ingredients and toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Finish cooking: Continue cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and clings to the shrimp and vegetables.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can swap in snap peas, carrots, or mushrooms instead of broccoli and bell pepper for variety.
- To save time, use a frozen stir-fry vegetable mix.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe suitable for a gluten-free diet.
