Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli

Garlic shrimp with broccoli is a quick and tasty dish where succulent shrimp soak up a savory garlic-ginger sauce, creating a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It's an easy weeknight winner that will impress anyone at your dinner table.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

Sauce

2/3 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb large shrimp
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 knob ginger, peeled and minced
1 onion, chopped
4 cups broccoli florets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine together chicken stock, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and honey and then whisk until well combined. Set aside.
Peel and devein shrimp and then season with salt.
Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Using the same skillet, add the remaining one tablespoon oil. Add the garlic, ginger and onion; stir-fry until onions are translucent, about 1 minute.
Add the broccoli and stir-fry for a minute and then add the sauce. Cover and allow the broccoli to steam for 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender.
Return the shrimp back to the skillet and stir until well coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

Recipe source: The Chinese Takeout Cookbook by Diana Kuan

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