Spicy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry
A quick and delicious stir fry featuring shrimp and broccoli in a spicy sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet Large skillet for stir frying.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 knob ginger, freshly grated
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced reserve some for serving
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
- 1 serving brown rice for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, cornstarch, grated garlic, grated ginger, and lime juice until well combined.
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the broccoli florets and sliced scallions (save a few for garnish) and cook until they are lightly charred, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium-high, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and then add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the prepared soy sauce mixture to the skillet and toss everything together, ensuring the shrimp, broccoli, and scallions are well coated. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with the reserved scallions. Serve the stir fry immediately over a bed of brown rice for a hearty meal.
Notes
For extra heat, increase the amount of Sriracha. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for more variety.