Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry in Garlic Soy Sauce

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

Main

• 400 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickness)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the broccoli
   Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then drain (keeps it bright green).
2. Cook the shrimp
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a hot pan or wok.
   Add shrimp, season lightly with salt & pepper, and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
   Remove and set aside.
3. Stir-fry vegetables
   Add remaining oil. Sauté onion and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes.
   Add garlic and stir for 20 seconds.
4. Combine & sauce
   Return shrimp to the pan. Add broccoli.
   Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, vinegar, pepper, and chili flakes.
5. Thicken
   Add cornstarch slurry. Stir and cook 1–2 minutes until glossy and thick.
6. Finish
   Taste and adjust salt or sweetness. Serve hot.

🍽 Serving Ideas

• With steamed rice
• Over noodles
• Low-carb: serve alone or with cauliflower rice

💡 Tips

• Don’t overcook shrimp—they turn rubbery fast
• Add a splash of water or stock if sauce gets too thick
• Finish with a few drops of sesame oil for extra