Stir Fried Shrimp and Broccoli
A tasty recipe that is healthy and quick to cook. All in 20 minutes. This is a superb dish to serve as part of a group of dishes amongst friends and is cheaper than buying the equivalent takeaways.
A tasty recipe that is healthy and quick to cook. All in 20 minutes. This is a superb dish to serve as part of a group of dishes amongst friends and is cheaper than buying the equivalent takeaways.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/ 4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 3/4 pound shrimp thawed, large
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 4 large carrots thinly sliced
- 1/2 large broccoli
- 1 small red onion sliced
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, corn-starch, garlic, and ½ cup water.
- Season the shrimp with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook, tossing occasionally, until almost opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet.
- Add the carrots, broccoli, and onion and cook, tossing, until beginning to soften, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, whisk the soy sauce mixture again to redistribute the corn-starch, and add it to the skillet.
- Cook, tossing frequently, until the shrimp are opaque throughout and the sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve with the rice.
Notes
Note:
- The shrimp should be large, peeled and deveined.
- The broccoli should be cut into small florets.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 16863mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g