Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce

Enjoy this delicious and quick Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce, a flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Marinade:

• 14 oz (400 grams) shrimp
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/3 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp vegetable oil

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce

For the Stir Fry:

• 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil for stir-frying
• 12 oz (340 grams) broccoli
• 8 cloves garlic, diced
• 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
• A few dried red chilies (optional)
• 2 tbsp water

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Directions

1. Marinate the Shrimp: Use paper towels to dry the shrimp, then season with salt, paprika, black pepper, and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Mix well and set aside.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the water, sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce. Set the sauce aside.
3. Prepare the Broccoli: Cut the broccoli into florets. Optionally, peel and cut the stems into quarters, and pickle them for extra flavor.
4. Prep the Garlic and Ginger: Dice the garlic and mince the ginger. Optionally, cut open a few dried red chilies for added spice.
5. Heat the Wok: Turn the heat to high and heat your carbon steel wok until smoking hot. Drizzle in vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
6. Stir Fry the Shrimp: Add the marinated shrimp to the hot wok. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until they turn pink but are still slightly translucent. Remove the shrimp from the wok.
7. Stir Fry the Vegetables: Tilt the wok to leave the oil behind. Reduce the heat to medium and add the garlic, ginger, optional chilies, and broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
8. Steam the Broccoli: Add 2 tablespoons of water to the side of the wok and quickly cover with a lid to trap the steam, cooking the broccoli through.
9. Add the Sauce and Shrimp: Pour the prepared sauce into the wok and return the cooked shrimp. Toss everything together for a couple of minutes or until the sauce thickens.
10. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened, your shrimp and broccoli stir fry in garlic sauce is ready. Serve it hot.

Enjoy your flavorful Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce! This dish is perfect over rice or noodles for a complete meal.