Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce

Description

I really wanted to recreate my favorite Chinese take-out dish. After several attempts, here is the result! Serve over hot cooked rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ΒΌ cup canned water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine broccoli and water in a glass bowl; steam in microwave oven until slightly tender
  2. 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in hot oil until fragrant
  4. about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add chicken broth
  5. soy sauce
  6. oyster sauce
  7. and ginger root to the garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink
  8. 3 to 4 minutes. Toss steamed broccoli and water chestnuts with the shrimp mixture to coat with the sauce. Stir cornstarch into the mixture 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce thickens
  9. about 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Leave a Comment