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A plate of shrimp with broccoli in garlic sauce served over rice

The Best Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce Recipes

Discover how to make the best Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce at home with our simple recipe. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal. Serve over hot cooked rice for a complete dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 4 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ΒΌ cup canned water chestnuts drained
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Combine broccoli and water in a glass bowl; steam in microwave oven until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger root to the garlic; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Toss steamed broccoli and water chestnuts with shrimp mixture to coat with sauce. Stir cornstarch into mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Keyword Broccoli, Garlic sauce, Shrimp, Takeout