Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

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Shrimp and broccoli is a classic Chinese takeout dish you can make at home. Succulent shrimp and tender broccoli are stir-fried in a savory soy garlic sauce for a delightful meal.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Chinese
16
ingredients
8
steps
50
minutes
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Giselle Park
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1 lb
large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp
kosher salt, see notes
1/4 tsp
baking soda
1 tbsp
low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp
oyster sauce
1 tbsp
sesame oil
1 tsp
brown sugar
1 tsp
cornstarch
1 tsp
grated fresh ginger
2
garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
2 cup(s)
broccoli florets
1
medium onion, sliced thinly
1
thinly sliced scallion, for garnish
sesame seeds, for garnish
steamed rice, to serve
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Directions 8 steps | 50 Minutes

Step 1

Brine the shrimp. In a small bowl, mix the shrimp, salt and baking soda together. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: Brine the shrimp.
Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger and garlic. Set aside.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger and garlic.
Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, the vegetable oil.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: In a large skillet over medium heat, the vegetable oil.
Step 4

Once the oil is hot, cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side. Do not overcook the shrimp. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: Once the oil is hot, cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side.
Step 5

Add the broccoli florets and sliced onion to the skillet. Sauté until crisp-tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: Add the broccoli florets and sliced onion to the skillet.
Step 6

Add the shrimp back into the skillet.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: Add the shrimp back into the skillet.
Step 7

Add the reserved soy sauce mixture to the skillet and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: Add the reserved soy sauce mixture to the skillet and cook until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Step 8

Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve with a side of rice. Enjoy!

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe: Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes:

Use Diamond Crystal kosher salt. If using Morton's kosher salt, use half the amount.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
176
FAT
8.2 g
PROTEIN
17.4 g
CARBS
8.4 g
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Sandra G.

Sandra

26 Aug 2022

Healthy and delicious recipe.

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