Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp broccoli in a zesty garlic sauce with a hint of spice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something delicious and easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and sriracha. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp and broccoli. Stir to combine.
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- You can substitute other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
- For a thicker sauce, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg