Garlic Butter Broccoli Shrimp

Garlic Butter Broccoli Shrimp

This **Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry** is a quick, flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp-tender broccoli in a savory garlic-infused sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe highlights fresh ingredients like plump shrimp and vibrant broccoli, marinated and stir-fried to perfection. The shrimp are tenderized with a mix of cooking wine, soy sauce, and starch, while the broccoli soaks in salt water for extra crispness. Aromatic scallions, ginger, and garlic add depth, while a blend of oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a touch of sugar creates a rich, umami-packed glaze. The key is quick, high-heat stir-frying to lock in freshness—just be careful not to overcook! Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is a delicious balance of protein and veggies, making it a healthy yet indulgent meal. Serve hot for a restaurant-quality dinner at home!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
300g
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broccoli
200g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
10g (1-inch piece)
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garlic
3 cloves

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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soy sauce
1.5 tbsp
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starch
1 tbsp
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oil
3 tbsp (divided)
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sugar
0.5 tbsp
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oyster sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean and wash the shrimp, remove excess water, add a tablespoon of cooking wine, half a tablespoon of soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and a tablespoon of starch. Mix well with a few drops of oil and marinate for 15 minutes.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Soak the broccoli in salt water for a while, then rinse and cut into small florets.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Prepare chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a wok with an appropriate amount of oil, stir-fry the broccoli until it is slightly cooked, then remove it from the wok.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Stir-fry the shrimp with a small amount of oil until they change color, then remove them from the wok.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Heat the oil to 60% heat, add the ginger and scallions, and stir-fry until fragrant.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the broccoli and shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until they are well combined.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add half a tablespoon of sugar, a tablespoon of soy sauce, a tablespoon of cooking wine, and a tablespoon of oyster sauce. Season with salt to taste, but note that oyster sauce is quite salty, so no additional salt is needed.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Finally, add the garlic and stir-fry until well combined, then turn off the heat. Be careful not to overcook, as the broccoli and shrimp are already cooked.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Serve the dish.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Enjoy!

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