Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe
Prep 20 min Cook 5 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp (, peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 head broccoli (, cut into florets)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or canola oil))
  • 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)

Steps

  1. 1

    Add the shrimp into a big ball and add the wine, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.

  3. 3

    Add 1/4 cup water into a large skillet and heat over medium high heat until bringing to a boil. Add the broccoli, cook covered until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli into a plate and wipe the pan with kitchen paper towels.

  4. 4

    Add the oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and spread into one layer. Cook without touching until the bottom turns golden, about 1 minute. Flip the shrimps. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir a few times to mix everything together.

  5. 5

    Stir the sauce to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour into the pan and add back the cooked broccoli. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Then transfer everything to a serving plate.

  6. 6

    Serve hot over rice as a main dish.