Description
A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in a savory garlic sauce with a hint of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- 3 cups broccoli florets (including peeled and sliced stems)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3-4 dried red chilies (optional)
- 1/4 cup water (for steaming broccoli)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry and toss with salt, paprika, pepper, and 1 tbsp oil. Set aside to marinate.
- In a bowl, whisk together water, sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Cut broccoli into florets, peel and slice stems. Mince garlic and ginger. Break dried chilies if using.
- Heat wok over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry shrimp until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same wok, sauté garlic, ginger, chilies, and broccoli for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly charred.
- Add a splash of water, cover, and steam broccoli briefly.
- Pour in the prepared sauce, return shrimp, and stir-fry until sauce thickens and shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Add sliced bell peppers, snow peas, or mushrooms for variety.
- For more heat, use chili garlic sauce or extra chilies.
- Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or scallops as desired.
- To make it gluten-free, use tamari and check sauces for gluten content.