Ingredients
For Marinating the Shrimp:
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- 14 oz (400 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
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- 1/4 tsp salt
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- 1 tsp paprika
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- 1/3 tsp black pepper
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- 2 tsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
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- 1/2 cup water
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- 1/2 tsp sugar
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- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
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- 1 tbsp soy sauce
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- 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
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- 2 tsp cornstarch
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- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
For Stir-Frying:
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- 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
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- 12 oz (340 grams) broccoli florets
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- 8 cloves garlic, diced
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- 1/2 tbsp minced ginger
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- A few dried red chilies (optional)
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- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
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- Marinate the Shrimp:
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- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix shrimp with salt, paprika, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Set aside to marinate.
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- Prepare the Sauce:
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- In a bowl, whisk together water, sugar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and dark soy sauce until well combined. Set aside.
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- Prepare the Broccoli and Aromatics:
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- Cut broccoli into florets. Dice garlic and mince ginger. If desired, cut open dried red chilies for extra heat.
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- Heat the Wok:
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- Heat a carbon steel wok on high until smoking hot. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
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- Stir-Fry the Shrimp:
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- Add the marinated shrimp to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink but are not fully cooked. Remove shrimp from the wok.
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- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
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- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger, dried chilies, and broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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- Steam the Broccoli:
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- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the side of the wok and cover with a lid. Let steam for about 2 minutes to cook the broccoli to a tender-crisp texture.
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- Combine and Finish:
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- Pour the sauce into the wok and return the shrimp. Toss everything together, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp and broccoli.
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- Serve:
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- Serve the stir fry hot, garnished with additional red chili flakes or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4
Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry in Garlic Sauce, a perfect dish for a quick and satisfying meal! 🍤🥦