1️⃣ Marinate the Shrimp:
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, paprika, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Mix well and set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:
In a bowl, whisk together the water, sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce. Set aside.

3️⃣ Prepare the Broccoli:
Cut the broccoli into florets. If using stems, peel the skin and cut them into quarters. Optionally, you can pickle the broccoli stems for a unique twist.

4️⃣ Prepare the Garlic and Ginger:
Dice the garlic and mince the ginger. If desired, cut open a few dried red chilies for extra heat.

5️⃣ Heat the Wok:
Turn the heat to high and heat your wok until it’s smoking hot. Add a few tablespoons of vegetable oil and swirl it to coat the bottom.

6️⃣ Stir Fry the Shrimp:
Add the marinated shrimp to the hot wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they turn pink and slightly translucent in the center. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.

7️⃣ Stir Fry the Vegetables:
Tilt the wok to leave the oil behind. Turn the heat to medium and add the garlic, ginger, dried chilies (if using), and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.

8️⃣ Steam the Broccoli:
Add 2 tbsp of water to the side of the wok and cover it with a lid. This will trap the steam and cook the broccoli through while keeping it crisp.

9️⃣ Add the Sauce and Shrimp:
Pour the sauce into the wok and return the shrimp. Toss everything together for 2 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

🔟 Serve:
Once the sauce has thickened, serve the shrimp and broccoli stir fry hot.