🥢 Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

A quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknights!

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)

• 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets

• 1 carrot, thinly sliced (optional, adds crunch)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (light or dark)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (rich umami flavor)

• 1 tsp sesame oil (adds fragrance)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• ¼ cup water or chicken broth

• 1 tsp sugar (balances flavors)

• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Shrimp & Vegetables

• Rinse and pat dry the shrimp.

• Cut broccoli into florets and slice carrots thinly.

2. Blanch the Broccoli (Optional but recommended)

• Bring water to a boil, blanch broccoli for 30–45 seconds.

• Drain and rinse under cold water to preserve color and crunch.

3. Make the Sauce

• In a bowl, mix:
  soy sauce + oyster sauce + sugar + pepper + cornstarch + water or broth

• Stir until smooth and set aside.

4. Cook the Shrimp

• Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.

• Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.

• Remove from pan and set aside.

5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables

• In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• Add carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.

6. Combine & Finish

• Return shrimp to pan.

• Pour in the sauce, tossing everything to coat.

• Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.

7. Final Touch

• Drizzle with sesame oil.

• Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

🍚 Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with:
  ✅ Steamed rice
  ✅ Fried rice
  ✅ Stir-fried noodles

💡Pro Tips

• Blanching broccoli keeps it bright and tender-crisp.

• Fresh shrimp = best flavor, but thawed frozen shrimp works too.

• Adjust sauce:
  ➕ More soy sauce = saltier
  ➕ More oyster sauce = richer
  ➕ Add honey or chili flakes to customize.

Enjoy your delicious Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli! 🍤🥦