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30-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry for Busy Nights

This 30-Minute Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry is a quick and healthy dinner option, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, well-drained
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine substitute with dry sherry if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper or substitute with black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch substitutable by arrowroot powder
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock or substitute with vegetable or seafood stock
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce soy sauce can be used as a vegetarian alternative
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce opt for low-sodium if desired
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce adds color and umami
  • 1 teaspoon sugar can replace with honey or maple syrup
For the Stir Fry
  • 4 cups broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or substitute with canola oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh minced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the shrimp by combining with Shaoxing wine, salt, white pepper, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix the sauce by whisking chicken stock, oyster sauce, soy sauces, sugar, white pepper, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth.
  3. Steam the broccoli in boiling water for about one minute, then drain.
Cooking
  1. Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes on one side.
  2. Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until opaque.
  3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stir gently, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the steamed broccoli back into the skillet and gently toss to combine, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Notes

Serve immediately over steamed rice for best taste. Optionally accompany with a refreshing cucumber salad or vegetable fried rice.