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Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

This simple yet nutritious Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry is not only visually appealing and flavorful, but also incredibly satisfying. Whether enjoyed on its own or as a side dish, it's a light and delicious choice.

2-3
Servings
14
INGREDIENTS
14
STEP
30 min
TOTAL TIME

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients

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    200g shrimp
  • ·
    1 head broccoli

Additional Ingredients

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    10g ginger
  • ·
    10g green onion
  • ·
    ½ egg white

Seasonings

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    3g salt
  • ·
    5ml cooking wine
  • ·
    A pinch of pepper
  • ·
    5g cornstarch
  • ·
    10ml cooking oil (for blanching)
  • ·
    Small amount of oil (for frying the shrimp)
  • ·
    To taste cornstarch slurry
  • ·
    2g sugar
  • ·
    A few drops sesame oil

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Cut 1 head of broccoli into small florets and wash them thoroughly.

Step 2

Slice 10g of green onion into sections and julienne 10g of ginger.

Step 3

Place 200g of shrimp into a bowl, add 3g of salt, 5ml of cooking wine, and a pinch of pepper, and mix well.

Step 4

Add half an egg white and 5g of cornstarch to the shrimp, mix again, and set aside to marinate.

Step 5

In a pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil, add 10g of salt and 10ml of vegetable oil. Once boiling, blanch the broccoli until tender, then remove.

Step 6

In a pan, heat enough oil to fry. Add the shrimp and fry until they turn pink, then remove.

Step 7

Leave some oil in the pan, add the blanched broccoli, and stir-fry with 3g of salt.

Step 8

Add cornstarch slurry and a small drizzle of oil, stir to combine, then remove and set aside.

Step 9

In the same pan, heat 10ml of oil. Add the ginger and green onion, sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 10

Add the fried shrimp to the pan and stir well.

Step 11

Season with 2g of salt, 2g of sugar, and a pinch of pepper.

Step 12

Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce and stir-fry until the sauce thickens.

Step 13

Drizzle a few drops of sesame oil to finish, and stir well.

Step 14

Pour the shrimp over the broccoli, mix well, and serve on a plate.

Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry URL: https://www.chinarecipes.com/shrimp-and-broccoli-stir-fry-chinese-recipe-14037/