I just love making Stir Fry! It’s a favorite in our house. These days, we’re not going out as much, so we decided to find a recipe that made use of the ingredients we already had at home. The best thing about Stir Fry is that the basic ingredients are pretty much the same, so we get to add whatever veggies or meats we feel like having. We used soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch to thicken the sauce, and it turned out great! We had so much fun trying out different ingredients we found in the fridge, like shrimp, broccoli, and red peppers, to add some heat. In no time, we had ourselves a delicious and spicy garlic shrimp and broccoli stir-fry that was ready to be enjoyed. 😀
Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Cooking Fun
As previously mentioned, one of the great things about making a stir fry is the ability to substitute ingredients. For instance, we had Shrimp in the freezer, but Chicken could have been used instead. Additionally, we had Oyster Sauce available, but Hoisin sauce would have been a suitable alternative. Fresh garlic may also be replaced with garlic powder. We believe that the joy of cooking and creating new recipes is not stressing over ingredients that may not be available. Instead, find a substitute with a similar flavor that you enjoy. For example, if you dislike the taste of Cilantro, Parsley or spring onions can be used as substitutes in most recipes.
Check out some of our other recipes using Shrimp:
Cooking and grilling with shrimp are some of our favorite activities in the kitchen. We enjoy preparing dishes such as Pad Thai, stir-fried garlic and shrimp, pesto fettuccine with shrimp, chili cheese grits and shrimp, air fryer shrimp, and grilled shrimp tacos. If you're looking for more shrimp recipe ideas, you can find them by searching through our blog.
TIPS:
- Before beginning the Stir Fry, it's recommended to gather and measure all the necessary ingredients. This is a quick recipe, and having everything prepared beforehand will make the cooking process easier. The total cook time is less than 10 minutes.
- To reduce the calorie count, be sure to measure the oil used.
- If you prefer a milder taste, omit the crushed red pepper flakes and dried peppers.
- For the stir fry, Peanut oil, vegetable oil, or Hot Chili Oil are all suitable options. Peanut oil is a good choice as it heats up quickly and has a mild flavor, which is ideal for stir-frying.
- If the shrimp has an unpleasant odor, try this helpful tip. Shrimp - remove the smell.
A few of the other stir fry recipes we love to make are General Tso's Chicken, General Tso's Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken, Kung Pao Shrimp, Beef and Broccoli, Garlic noodles Shrimp and Scallops, Garlic green beans, Broccoli, and Sauteed Broccoli and Garlic.
Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
A Few Things We Use
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 Pound Shrimp or chicken thighs
- 2 Teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
- 2 Teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Sugar can add 2 teaspoons if you want it sweeter
- ½ Teaspoon Crushed Red pepper flakes or Sichuan pepper add 1 teaspoon for a little additional spice
Stir Fry
- ½ Tablespoon Ginger (Minced, grated, or chopped)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced, grated, or chopped)
- ¼ Cup Peanuts Dry Roasted or unsalted peanuts
- 3 Scallions
- 8 Dried red Chilies Optional - use if you want it spicy
- 2 Tablespoon Peanut Oil or Hot Chilli Oil
- 2 Cups Broccoli Cut into bite-size pieces
Instructions
Marinade
- Peel and Devein the Shrimp. Then place it into a medium size bowl
- Toss the shrimp in the cornstarch to coat.
- Please add the soy sauce to the shrimp and gently stir it to ensure the shrimp are coated. Afterward, let it stand at room temperature for a minimum of 10 minutes, but no more than 20 minutes.
Sauce
- As the shrimp marinates, blend the sauce. Mix vinegar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar and pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir the ingredients until the sugar dissolves.
Prepare scallions, garlic, ginger, and peanuts.
- Chop the Scallions.
- Measure and chop the peanuts.
- Chop the garlic and ginger
Start the Stir Fry
- To begin cooking, heat up a wok or large pan on high heat until a bead of water sizzles and evaporates once it touches the surface. Then, add Peanut oil (or Chili Oil) and swirl it around to make sure the pan is coated.
- If using, put in the chilies andproximately 30 seconds. Continuously stir the chilies until they start to becomeoil emits a pleasant aroma. stir-fry for ap tender and the
- Add the broccoli to the stir fry and cook for approximately about a minute.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger with the broccoli and cook for a minute.
- Mix the sauce into the broccoli.
- Add ½ cup of water. Cook for a couple of minutes until the broccoli starts to cook and turn bright green.
- Mix the shrimp with the broccoli.
- Keep stir-frying until the shrimp becomes pink and fully cooked, which usually takes around 4 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp and broccoli on a plate ready for serving.
- Add the peanuts to the top.
- Place the scallions on top of the shrimp and broccoli.
- Serve this dish over some fluffy rice or healthy cauliflower rice. It'll be a delicious meal that you can savor and enjoy!
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Suzanne Feldschmied says
How much broccoli...not mentioned.
Sue says
Hi Suzzanne, So sorry about that. The recipe calls for 2 cups of Broccoli. I have updated the recipe on the site. Thank you so much for letting us know.