Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry
Want a quick and easy dinner idea? This shrimp broccoli stir fry is ready in minutes yet turns out so tasty. It's loaded with tender-crisp veggies, shrimp, and a savory sauce for a delicious and nutritious meal the whole family will love.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
- 2 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut thinly on a bias
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup poaching liquid, reserved from parboiling the broccoli
- 1/3 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine shrimps, corn starch, and Chinese cooking wine. Massage shrimp to fully coat and marinate for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain shrimps well, squeezing any excess liquid.
- 2
In a sauce pot over medium heat, bring about 1 quart of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and carrots and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- 3
With a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from pot and plunge the vegetables into a bowl of ice water. Reserve 1/2 cup of the parboiling liquid.
- 4
When completely cold, drain the vegetables well in a colander.
- 5
In a wide, heavy-bottomed pan over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add shrimp and cook, turning as needed, just until color changes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Wipe down the surface of the pan if needed. Increase heat to high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds or until softened.
- 7
In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and stir until well-blended. Add to the pan and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened.
- 8
Add shrimp and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- 9
Add broccoli and carrots and cook, stirring to combine and fully coat with sauce, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.