Description
This quick and easy stir-fry is packed with flavor! Juicy shrimp, crisp broccoli, and tender carrots are coated in a savory soy-based sauce with hints of garlic and sesame. A perfect weeknight dinner that’s both healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients
- Peel and devein the shrimp.
- Cut the broccoli into florets and slice the carrot.
- Mince the garlic.
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Blanch the vegetables
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the broccoli and carrots, blanch for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
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Sauté the shrimp
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
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Stir-fry the vegetables
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched broccoli and carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
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Combine & season
- Return the shrimp to the pan.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, coating everything evenly.
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Serve & enjoy
- Remove from heat and serve warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Swap shrimp for chicken for a different protein option.
- Add red bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Adjust the soy sauce and oyster sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg