Ingredients
Main:
- 500g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp oil (olive, avocado, or sesame)
Garlic Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Aromatics:
- 5–6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced or paste)
Method
Step 1: Prep
- Wash and pat dry shrimp.
- Lightly steam broccoli for 2–3 minutes (keep it crisp).
- Mix all garlic sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Step 2: Cook Shrimp
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan on medium-high.
- Add shrimp, cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
- Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 3: Make Garlic Base
- Add remaining oil in same pan.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté 20–30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).
Step 4: Combine
- Add broccoli, toss for 1 minute.
- Pour in garlic sauce, stir until thick (1–2 minutes).
- Add shrimp back, mix gently.
Step 5: Serve
- Turn off heat once sauce coats everything.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or low-carb option.
Tips & Variations
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or snow peas.
- Make spicy: add more chili flakes or chili oil.
- Low-carb: replace cornstarch with ½ tsp xanthan gum.
Nutrition (Approx per serving – 1 of 4)
Fat: ~12g
Calories: ~280
Protein: ~26g
Carbs: ~12g
