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Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-fry

西兰花炒虾仁 · Xī lán huā chǎo xiā rén

Broccoli florets and peeled shrimp in a light garlic sauce. Blanch the broccoli first to avoid overcooking the shrimp.

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Prep12 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
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Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Blanch broccoli

    Wash florets and slice peeled stems. Boil 2–3 minutes until just tender, then drain thoroughly.

  2. 02

    Mix the sauce

    Stir cornstarch, salt and measured water in a small bowl. Pat shrimp dry.

  3. 03

    Cook shrimp

    Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, then shrimp; turn for 3–4 minutes until firm, opaque and pearly.

  4. 04

    Combine

    Add broccoli. Stir the sauce again and pour in; toss 1–2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and lightly coats both ingredients.

A little kitchen wisdom

Drain broccoli well so the small amount of sauce stays concentrated.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Broccoli: Use sugar snap peas; trim strings and blanch briefly before frying.

Cook safely

Cook shrimp until the flesh is firm, opaque, and pearly. Avoid cross-contact with raw seafood.

FoodSafety.gov guidance ↗