Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

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Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This shrimp and broccoli stir fry recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, uses medium-sized shrimp and fresh broccoli in a quick homemade stir fry sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons Sriracha
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 large garlic cloves grated
1 knob ginger freshly grated
1 lime juiced

For the Stir Fry

1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
1 large head broccoli cut florets
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Salt and pepper to taste
Brown rice for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, cornstarch, garlic, ginger and lime juice.
Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add broccoli and scallions (saving some for serving), and cook, until lightly charred, 2-3 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium high, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimps are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
Add soy sauce mixture and toss with the shrimp, broccoli and green onions. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with reserved scallions. Serve over brown rice immediately.

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Notes

Storage: Let the stir fry cool to room temperature within 2 hours of cooking. Transfer to an airtight container and eat within three days. To reheat, heat a skillet or wok over medium heat. Add a splash of water or broth. Stir fry for 3–5 minutes until hot.

* Please note the nutrition label does not include the rice.

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