Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
This Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a savory garlic soy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights and tastes even better than takeout.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing Bowl
- Small whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds 680g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover the skillet, and steam the broccoli for 2 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 1½–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the broccoli to the skillet.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the shrimp and broccoli.
- Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats everything.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Let the stir fry rest for 5 minutes before serving.
