Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe
A quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
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1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
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1 carrot, thinly sliced (optional, adds crunch)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
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2 tbsp soy sauce (light or dark)
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (rich umami flavor)
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1 tsp sesame oil (adds fragrance)
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
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1 tsp cornstarch
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¼ cup water or chicken broth
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1 tsp sugar (balances flavors)
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Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep the Shrimp & Vegetables
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Rinse and pat dry the shrimp.
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Cut broccoli into florets and slice carrots thinly.
2. Blanch the Broccoli (Optional but recommended)
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Bring water to a boil, blanch broccoli for 30–45 seconds.
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Drain and rinse under cold water to preserve color and crunch.
3. Make the Sauce
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In a bowl, mix:
soy sauce + oyster sauce + sugar + pepper + cornstarch + water or broth -
Stir until smooth and set aside.
4. Cook the Shrimp
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Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
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Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
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Remove from pan and set aside.
5. Stir-Fry the Vegetables
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In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add carrots and broccoli. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
6. Combine & Finish
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Return shrimp to pan.
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Pour in the sauce, tossing everything to coat.
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Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
7. Final Touch
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Drizzle with sesame oil.
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Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve hot with:
Steamed rice Fried rice Stir-fried noodles
Pro Tips
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Blanching broccoli keeps it bright and tender-crisp.
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Fresh shrimp = best flavor, but thawed frozen shrimp works too.
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Adjust sauce:
More soy sauce = saltier More oyster sauce = richer Add honey or chili flakes to customize.
Enjoy your delicious Stir-Fried Shrimp and Broccoli! 
