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Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

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Total time
25 min
Serves
4
Cuisine
Asian
Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen or fresh shrimp (raw in shell or peeled)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger (grated)
  • 8 ounces shitake mushrooms (thinly sliced)
  • 6 cups broccoli (chopped into florets)
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic paste

Steps

  1. 1

    Whisk together egg whites and corn starch then pour over defrosted shrimp. Mix well to coat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat a large wok or deep saute pan over high heat for a couple of minutes to warm up.

  3. 3

    Spray with non-stick spray and add shrimp.

  4. 4

    Toss frequently for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp are pink.

  5. 5

    Remove from pan and set aside.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, in the same pan, add onion, salt, and pepper. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add ginger and garlic and saute an additional 30 seconds.

  8. 8

    Toss in mushrooms and saute 2 minutes.

  9. 9

    Add chopped broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then cover with a tight lid to let steam for 3-4 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic paste, and sesame oil.

  10. 10

    Add sauce to the pan along with shrimp and stir fry 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is warmed through.

  11. 11

    Serve with brown rice and scallions.

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