Description
Discover how to create a delicious and healthy Shrimp and Broccoli dish with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- – 12 pieces (340 g) shrimp, sized 16 to 20 count, peeled, deveined, and butterflied
- – 10 oz (285 g) broccoli florets
- – 1/2 cup (120 ml) low sodium chicken stock, warmed
- – 1/4 tsp (1 ml) granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- – 1 1/2 tbsp (23 ml) soy sauce
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) dark soy sauce
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetarian oyster sauce
- – 1/2 tsp (3 ml) sesame oil
- – 1/8 tsp (1 ml) white pepper
- – 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- – 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- – 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- – 1 1/2 tbsp (23 ml) cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp (30 ml) water into a cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Start by getting the shrimp and broccoli ready for cooking.
- Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- As the water heats up, combine the chicken stock, sugar, soy sauces, vegetarian oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, then set this mixture aside.
- Submerge the broccoli in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then take it out and drain it.
- Allow the water to return to a boil and then immerse the shrimp for 15 seconds before removing and draining them; they should be about two-thirds cooked.
- Place a wok on high heat. Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil around the edges of the wok, add the chopped garlic, and then introduce the rice vinegar.
- Pour in the previously prepared chicken stock mixture.
- Once the sauce reaches a boil, return the shrimp and broccoli to the wok.
- After everything boils again, slowly incorporate the cornstarch mixture until the sauce thickens and adheres to the shrimp and broccoli.
- Adjust the sauce’s consistency to your liking, ensuring there is no surplus liquid, and serve with steamed white rice.
Notes
- Use olive oil instead of vegetable oil for a healthier option when cooking.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes or chili paste to add a spicy kick to the shrimp and broccoli.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and flavor in the dish.
