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Chinese stir fry with broccoli and shrimp
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Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Spice up your dinner with this tasty Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe. Quick & easy to make with ingredients found in the fridge!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Keyword: Broccoli, healthy, quick, Shrimp, Spicy, Stir fry
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

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
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry
  • Toss the shrimp in the cornstarch to coat.
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry
  • 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.
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry

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.
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Prepare scallions, garlic, ginger, and peanuts.

  • Chop the Scallions.
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  • Measure and chop the peanuts.
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry
  • Chop the garlic and ginger
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry

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.
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry
  • 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
    Chili peppers in a pan with oil and spices
  • Add the broccoli to the stir fry and cook for approximately about a minute.
    Broccoli and chili peppers in a pan on the stove
  • Stir in the garlic and ginger with the broccoli and cook for a minute.
    Broccoli being cooked in a pan with spices
  • Mix the sauce into the broccoli.
    Broccoli and red peppers in a pan on the stove
  • Add ½ cup of water. Cook for a couple of minutes until the broccoli starts to cook and turn bright green.
    Broccoli and chili in a pan with oil
  • Mix the shrimp with the broccoli.
    A pan with broccoli and shrimp cooking on it
  • Keep stir-frying until the shrimp becomes pink and fully cooked, which usually takes around 4 to 5 minutes.
    Shrimp and broccoli stir fry
  • Arrange the shrimp and broccoli on a plate ready for serving.
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  • Add the peanuts to the top.
    A bowl of shrimp and broccoli with peanuts
  • Place the scallions on top of the shrimp and broccoli.
    A bowl of shrimp and broccoli with peanuts
  • Serve this dish over some fluffy rice or healthy cauliflower rice. It'll be a delicious meal that you can savor and enjoy!
    Spicy Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Sir Fry

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg