Shrimp and broccoli stir fry

Shrimp and broccoli stir fry
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large heads broccoli (about 4 cups, chopped)
  • 1 - 1 1/2lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tsp green seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, freshly grated
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes or 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce or stir fry sauce
  • 2 tsp corn starch
  • 1-inch piece of orange peel
  • Cooking oil to saute
  • 1/4 cup water to steam broccoli

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and devein shrimp. Butterfly the shrimp by...: Peel and devein shrimp. Butterfly the shrimp by cutting along the back of shrimp, but not all the way through. Rinse shrimp, dry with paper towel. Season and set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop broccoli into florets, set aside.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, add ingredients for sauce....: In a medium bowl, add ingredients for sauce. Whisk to combine.

  4. 4

    Heat a wide pot or wok on medium-high...: Heat a wide pot or wok on medium-high heat, add about 2 tsp oil. Wait until oil shimmers. Add shrimp. Cook shrimp half way. Saute about 1 minute until only some pink color is noticeable. Remove shrimp from wok, set aside.

  5. 5

    Add a little more oil to wok, add...: Add a little more oil to wok, add broccoli saute 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water to steam broccoli for a couple of minutes. Pour sauce over broccoli. Let it cook 3-4 minutes. Broccoli should be bright green and slightly firm, but not soft. Let sauce thicken a little.

  6. 6

    Add shrimp back into wok. Toss with broccoli....: Add shrimp back into wok. Toss with broccoli. Enjoy all by itself or serve over white rice or grain of your choice.

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