Delicious and Nutritious Broccoli Shrimp Dish
Craving a restaurant-quality seafood dish that’s faster than takeout? This Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry delivers plump, juicy shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a rich, savory sauce – a nutrient-packed meal that’s as easy as it is delicious!
Why This Broccoli Shrimp Shines:
✨ 15-minute wonder – From wok to table in record time
🥦 Crunchy & fresh – Broccoli stays vibrantly green with perfect bite
🍤 Succulent shrimp – Cooked just until springy and sweet
🥢 Umami-packed sauce – Thick, glossy, and clingy (no soggy veggies here!)
Chef’s Secrets for Success:
✔️ High heat = best texture – That wok hei (breath of the wok) makes all the difference
✔️ Blanch broccoli first – Ensures crispness without raw bitterness
✔️ Don’t overcook shrimp – They’re done when they form a “C” shape
How to Serve It Like a Pro:
🍚 Over steaming jasmine rice – The sauce is liquid gold!
🌶️ With chili crisp – For those who love extra kick
🍋 Squeeze of lemon – Brightens all the flavors
Perfect For:
• Busy weeknights
• Meal prep lunches
• Impressing guests (they’ll never guess how easy it was!)
Ready to stir-fry your way to deliciousness? Follow our foolproof steps below!
Love quick seafood dishes? Try our Salted Egg Shrimp or Sweet and Sour Shrimps next!
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Happy cooking! 🔥
For a video guide recipe feel free to click the link here: Broccoli with Shrimp Recipe Video.
Garlicky Broccoli Shrimp Stir-Fry – Ready in 15 Minutes!
Description
This broccoli shrimp recipe is very easy to make and only takes a few minutes to cook. This dish is nutrient-dense and very delicious, with the perfect combination of vegetables and seafood, and it comes with a thick, savory sauce. Serve this dish while the vegetables are firm enough to consume, and surely the whole family will love this beautiful recipe.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
Clean the shrimp by removing the head and shell and deveining them. Set it aside for a while.
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces. Discard the stem.
Peel, cut, slice, and strip the spices for the recipe.
Cooking:
Heat water in a pot and blanch the broccoli and red bell pepper strips for a minute. Take it out of the heat, rinse in cold water, and drain well. Set aside.
In a pan, heat cooking oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds.
Add the onion and saute until soft, and then add the ginger and saute together for a minute.
Add the shrimp and saute until it turns bright orange in color. Add soy sauce and a tablespoon of oyster sauce. Stir.
Add the blanched broccoli and red bell pepper. Stir and continue cooking for a minute.
To taste, add a few pinches of sugar and some freshly ground pepper.
Add the chopped onion leek. Stir in the slurry mixture. (To make a slurry, combine 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water.)
Continue cooking for a minute or until the sauce becomes slightly thick.
Taste it and adjust as necessary. Turn off the heat and transfer the dish to a serving plate.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 236kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.7g17%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 140mg47%
- Sodium 682mg29%
- Potassium 568mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.1g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 5.5g
- Protein 19.2g39%
- Iron 8 mg
- Vitamin D 9 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
