SHRIMP WITH BROCCOLI IN GARLIC SAUCE

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

Provided by AkronJoya

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Combine broccoli and water in a glass bowl; steam in microwave oven until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger root to the garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil and add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, 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, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 173.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 495.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Sizza Godfrey
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This is my new favorite shrimp recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.


Mdkader Kader
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This dish is always a hit with my friends and family. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Yolisa Yolie
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


spideysnipes
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and elegant. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tiron Tiron
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raheemali Raheemali
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This dish is so flavorful and delicious! The shrimp are cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hasaral Jayawardana
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the whole family loves it. I usually serve it with rice or noodles.


dustin shaffer
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I usually add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a little extra spice.


Gulnawaz abbasi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The shrimp were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nadeem Sagar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over rice or noodles.


Violet Mukuze
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This is my new favorite shrimp dish! The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nastroy Ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra garlic and ginger to taste.


moe flavell
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This shrimp with broccoli in garlic sauce was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.