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Shrimp Broccoli

The main ingredients - shrimp and broccoli - each add something special. Shrimp's got a gentle, sweet flavor and is packed with good stuff like protein, omega-3s, and nutrients that are real important for the brain and heart and broccolis got crunch plus fiber vitamins, and minerals like vitamin C.
When you mix 'em up in a hot wok with some oil, soy sauce, garlic and ginger, you get an explosion of textures and flavors. The shrimp gets seared and juicy while the broccoli gets a little char but stays crisp. Every bite is a party in your mouth.
Just be careful not to overload on the oil or salty soy sauce and youve got yourself a nutritious dinner winner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 stalks Green onion
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dark soy or oyster sauce or both
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Average size Broccoli
  • ½ cup Water

Instructions
 

  • Gather all the vegetables needed by carefully selecting quality ingredients
    Fresh green broccoli without any yellow color would be the best option
    Broccoli, garlic and green onion
  • Chop green onion and separate the half-white part to be used for the initial saute
    Cut the white part of the green onion as well as the green to be used for garnishing at the end
  • Slice the Brocolli into florets evenly, cut in the middle if the size of the florets is too big
    Cutting/slicing broccoli diagonally at the stem and an even sizes will cook properly
    and add an appetizing plating appearance
  • In a bowl mix soy sauce, sesame oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and a cup of water then mix,
    Can use this step in the same pan at the end if extra sauce is needed
  • Saute garlic in oil until the aroma releases, add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper then set aside.
    Peel the garlic and slicing it into thin pieces is the quickest
    A Garlic squeezer is much better if not an expert in chopping garlic
    In some other parts of Asia like the Philippines, we like browning the garlic
    and add it as part of our condiments
  • Add the desired size peeled and deveined shrimp and continue to saute until cooked seasoned with salt and pepper and set aside
    Squeeze a lemon is also suggested if available
  • Start cooking the broccoli saute for 2 minutes and add half a cup of water then cover and let the steam cook the broccoli
    Steam or blanching the broccoli ahead of time is also an option
    Some microwave it for at least 2 minutes
  • Add the mixed sauce to the pan and constantly mix to avoid curdling. Adjust with a little amount of water if the sauce turns out too thick
    Can use this step in the same pan at the end if extra sauce is needed
  • Once the desired consistency of the sauce is reached add the shrimp and continue to saute until cooked
    Make sure all the shrimp is totally cooked before transferring to a plate
  • Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped green onion

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