If you're looking for an easy and healthy Shrimp and Broccoli recipe, look no further! This Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry is easy to make, and perfect for any meal of the week!

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About the Ingredients

Here's some info about the ingredients that may be helpful!

Shrimp

Shrimp is an awesome lean protein! And any type of shrimp works, but personally I only use wild caught shrimp for the best flavor and quality.

I discovered a while ago that I'm actually allergic to farm raised shrimp! Before I learned this, I was wondering why sometimes I would break out in hives and sometimes not. I used to think it was mosquito bites!

When I figured out it was shrimp, I also couldn't figure out why it was not every time I had shrimp. Finally after years and years I discovered it was only farm raised shrimp and did some research on them.

I learned that many farm-raised shrimp operations are crowded, unsanitary, and heavily treated with chemicals, including antibiotics and pesticides (some of which are banned in the U.S.). In some imported shrimp, testing has even found traces of Salmonella and E. coli.

Broccoli

Cut into florets, broccoli brings a fresh crunch and a pop of color. It pairs perfectly with shrimp and soaks up the savory flavors of the sauce.

Here’s something interesting about broccoli.  Just 100 grams of broccoli will give you over 150% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin C!  Besides that, it is also high in vitamin A, iron, vitamin K, B-complex vitamins, zinc, phosphorus and phyto-nutrients.

The rest of the Ingredients

• Cornstarch – This simple ingredient helps tenderize the shrimp and gives them a silky coating once stir-fried. It also helps thicken the sauce slightly.
• Michiu / Rice Cooking Wine – A staple in Chinese cooking, this adds subtle sweetness and depth to both the shrimp and the sauce. You can substitute with Shaoxing wine or dry sherry if needed.
• Garlic – Minced garlic infuses the stir fry with bold aroma and flavor—it’s a must-have for that classic Chinese stir fry base.
• Soy Sauce – Brings saltiness and umami to the dish. You can use low sodium if preferred to control salt levels.
• Sesame Oil – Adds rich, nutty flavor and is best added at the end for that finishing touch of fragrance.
• Honey – Just a touch of honey balances out the salt and adds a light sweetness to the sauce.
• Salt – Use as needed to bring all the flavors together

How to make Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry

• ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3 teaspoons michiu / rice cooking wine
• 6 oz of broccoli, cut in to florets
• 3 cloves of Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt, as desired

In a mixing bowl, add the shrimp, cornstarch, rice cooking wine and 1 teaspoon salt together and let it sit for about 15 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large cooking pan and heat on medium high heat.

In a wok or cooking pan, add shrimp and stir fry for about 30 seconds on each side. Remove shrimp and place aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and garlic in to cooking pan, and cook over medium heat until garlic begins to brown (takes about 30 seconds or so), and then add broccoli florets. Stir occasionally for about a minute.

Add water and stir, and then cook covered on medium-low heat for about 2 minutes.

Uncover and add shrimp back in to cooking pan, along with soy sauce, honey, and salt to taste. Cook stirring occasionally at high heat for 3 more minutes or until broccoli and shrimp is cooked thoroughly.

Remove from heat and serve!

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