Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Our shrimp and broccoli stir-fry comes together so quickly, before you know it, you'll be diving into a steaming bowl of tender vegetables, plump shrimp and garlicky sauce over a bed of rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice
  • sesame seeds, toasted, optional

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil; set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, garlic and ginger; stir-fry until vegetables are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add shrimp; stir-fry until shrimp turn pink, 4-5 minutes longer.
  3. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 289 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Get out the chopsticks! This shrimp and broccoli stir fry is a healthier alternative to takeout and is so easy to prepare. The sesame oil, ginger and soy sauce add a rich flavor that enhances the taste of fresh broccoli. —Mary Kisinger, Calgary, AB
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