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    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Last Modified: March 6, 2023 - Published by: christieathome

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    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry. Bouncy succulent shrimp with crunchy broccoli in a delicious savory sauce. A quick meal that takes less than 20 minutes whip up! One of my favorite stir fry recipes to date.

    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    My mother would often cook us this Chinese shrimp stir-fry dish. Stir fries were popular within our household especially after a long day. They are a great way to feed a large family since you could serve them along with some steamed rice. It was a great option for a busy mom of 3 kids. Cooking dinner had to be quick, efficient and tasty.

    What is Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry?

    It's a popular Chinese dish served at many Chinese restaurants and takeaways especially in the United States. Commonly this shrimp stir fry is served with plain white rice or feel free to serve with brown rice.

    The chewy delicious shrimp is stir fried with blanched broccoli and coated in a garlicky sesame gravy with rich flavor. This will be the best shrimp broccoli stir fry recipe you will ever make!

    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Great as a weeknight meal

    The wonderful thing about this stir-fry dinner is there is very little cooking involved. This easy shrimp broccoli stir fry is one of those quick recipes where the cooking time is less than the preparation time. The whole family will be enjoying this easy dinner recipe and will be asking for more! In addition, it's a great low-carb dinner.

    Ingredients

    The below ingredients are needed for this garlic shrimp broccoli stir fry. Please scroll down to the full recipe card below for measurements.

    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find them at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.  

    • Frozen shrimp: I am using frozen black tiger shrimp but feel free to use any extra jumbo or jumbo shrimp you can find. Opt for the frozen, peeled and deveined kind to cut the preparation time in half! If you have fresh shrimp, even better!
      • Not a fan of shrimp? There are different types of proteins you can use instead of shrimp, such as scallops, sliced chicken thighs, flank steak (check out my Beef and Broccoli stir fry here) or sliced pork.
    • Broccoli florets: fresh broccoli is the way to go for this recipe. I suggest breaking a large crown into individual florets. You may also use frozen broccoli but fresh ingredients are key for this shrimp broccoli stir-fry recipe.
      • Not a fan of broccoli? Swap it for bok choy, gai lan, yu choy or choy sum, snap peas, snow peas, or bell peppers
    • Garlic cloves
    • Fresh Ginger
    • Neutral oil: like avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil. Avoid olive oil or coconut oil due to the heavy scent and taste.

    Shrimp Marinade:

    • Egg white
    • Cornstarch: or sub with tapioca starch or potato starch
    • Neutral oil
    • Sesame oil, toasted. 
    • Salt
    • White pepper or sub with black pepper

    Stir-Fry Sauce:

    • Oyster sauce: or sub with vegetarian stir fry sauce
    • Corn starch: or sub with tapioca starch or potato starch
    • Sesame seed oil
    • White Granulated Sugar or brown sugar
    • White pepper 
    • Chicken stock, or water

    How to Make Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Below are brief steps and visuals on how to make shrimp and broccoli in garlic sauce:

    If needed, peel and devein shrimp. Rinse off with cold water a few times to remove any remaining shells or dirt. Strain, pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl. Combine shrimp with Marinade ingredients (as listed above) and mix well. Set aside as you prepare the sauce. 

    In a separate small bowl, combine Sauce ingredients as listed. Mix well. 

    In a large wok or pot filled halfway with water, bring to a boil over medium high heat. Blanch broccoli florets until vibrant green, about 2-3 minutes. Remove broccoli with a slotted spoon or strain in a colander. Set aside.

    In same empty wok or a large skillet on medium heat, add 2 teaspoon neutral oil. Once oil is hot, with tongs or chopsticks, pick up shrimp from marinade bowl and place shrimp into hot pan in a single layer. Avoid pouring bowl of shrimp with marinade into hot pan or the marinade will create crispy bits. Fry shrimp until 85% cooked, about 1-2 minutes in total. Remove from pan and set aside.

    Into the same pan on low heat, add 2 teaspoon neutral along with garlic and ginger. Fry for 10-15 seconds.  Pour in sauce and raise to medium-high heat. Reduce and thicken sauce, about 2-4 minutes.

    Once thickened, toss back in broccoli and shrimp. Once mixed remove off heat and serve with rice. Enjoy!

    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Storage for Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Store this shrimp broccoli stir fry in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 3-4 days. You can reheat this dish in a large frying pan or with the microwave.

    Other Recipes You May Like

    If you enjoyed this shrimp broccoli recipe, you may like these other Asian foods:

    • Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry
    • Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry
    • Beef And Broccoli
    • Chinese Braised Tofu
    • Chicken Congee
    • Egg Drop Soup
    shrimp and broccoli stir fry

    Easy 20-min. Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

    christieathome
    Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry. Bouncy succulent shrimp with crunchy broccoli in a delicious savory sauce. A quick meal that takes less than 20 minutes whip up! One of my favorite stir fry recipes to date.
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    Prep Time 13 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Servings 3
    Calories per serving 201 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 300 grams frozen Jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined (I'm using large black tiger shrimp but feel free to use any shrimp you can find)
    • 200 grams or 1 large crown broccoli broken into florets
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 5 grams or 3-4 thin slices ginger peeled and julienned
    • 4 teaspoon avocado oil or any flavorless oil

    Shrimp Marinade:

    • 1 egg white
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoon avocado oil or any flavorless oil
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper

    Stir Fry Sauce:

    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or sub with vegetarian stir fry sauce
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or sub with potato starch or tapioca starch
    • 2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
    • 1 teaspoon sugar or brown sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
    • 1 cup chicken stock or sub with water or any stock you enjoy

    Instructions
     

    • If needed, peel and devein shrimp. Rinse off with cold water a few times to remove any remaining shells or dirt. Strain, pat dry with paper towels and transfer to a medium bowl. Combine shrimp with Marinade ingredients (as listed above) and mix well. Set aside as you prepare the sauce.
    • In a separate small bowl, combine Sauce ingredients as listed. Mix well.
    • In a large wok or pot filled halfway with water, bring to a boil over medium high heat. Blanch broccoli florets until vibrant green, about 2-3 minutes. Remove broccoli with a slotted spoon or strain in a colander. Set aside.
    • In same empty wok or a large skillet on medium heat, add 2 teaspoon avocado oil. Once oil is hot, with tongs or chopsticks, pick up shrimp from marinade bowl and place shrimp into hot pan in a single layer. Avoid pouring bowl of shrimp with marinade into hot pan or the marinade will create crispy bits. Fry shrimp until 85% cooked, about 1-2 minutes in total. Remove from pan and set aside.
    • Into the same pan on low heat, add 2 teaspoon avocado oil with garlic and ginger. Fry for 10-15 seconds.  Pour in sauce and raise to medium-high heat. Reduce and thicken sauce, about 2-4 minutes.
    • Once thickened, toss back in broccoli and shrimp. Once mixed remove off heat and serve with rice. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Storage

    Store this shrimp broccoli stir fry in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last up to 3-4 days. You can reheat this dish in a large frying pan or with the microwave.
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Chinese
    Keyword best shrimp broccoli stir fry recipe, easy shrimp broccoli stir fry, garlic shrimp broccoli stir fry, shrimp and broccoli in garlic sauce, shrimp and broccoli stir fry, shrimp broccoli stir fry chinese

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