Garlic Shrimp with Crisp Broccoli
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and bright green broccoli florets, seasoned with garlic and black pepper. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish makes a healthy, flavorful weeknight dinner.
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This simple stir-fry comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The secret is blanching the broccoli just right—it stays crisp-tender and keeps its beautiful green color.
Ingredients
broccoli florets
2 cups
large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb
garlic cloves, minced
3
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
to taste
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
Instructions
1
Blanch the broccoli
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. This quick blanch keeps the broccoli crisp and vibrant.
2
Season the shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, toss to coat, and set aside while you heat the wok.
3
Stir-fry the shrimp
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4
Finish the dish
In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the shrimp to the pan, add the blanched broccoli, and toss everything together. Add soy sauce and season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately over rice.
