Can this be made vegan?

Yes, crispy tofu in place of the shrimp is delicious!

Can you stir-fry shrimp without thawing it first?

In order to ensure the shrimp cooks evenly and safely, make sure it is fully thawed before cooking.

What is the best method for cooking shrimp?

Quickly searing shrimp on a higher heat gives them the best texture, juicy and tender. You want to lock in the moisture with a good sear.

How to tell if shrimp is cooked?

The shrimp will turn opaque and form a "c" shape. It can be overcooked once it gets to an "o" shape. It is recommended for safety that the shrimp is cooked to 145 F degrees.

Shrimp Stir Fry

Name: Shrimp with Broccoli Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ginger, minced, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided; 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/8 cup tamari, soy sauce, or Bragg’s Gluten Free Liquid Aminos; Generous pinch of red pepper flakes (optional /to taste); 2 teaspoons cornstarch- optional (this will thicken the sauce- feel free to omit if you prefer); 10-12 ounces shrimp (raw, thawed, peeled, and deveined) or use crispy tofu; 4 cups broccoli, cut into very small florets; 3/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Description

Shrimp Stir Fry with broccoli florets in a flavorful orange ginger sauce. Healthy and easy, this dish will be on your dinner table in under 30 minutes!

Ingredients

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Stir Fry Sauce

1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon ginger, minced, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/8 cup tamari, soy sauce, or Bragg's Gluten Free Liquid Aminos
Generous pinch of red pepper flakes (optional /to taste)
2 teaspoons cornstarch- optional (this will thicken the sauce- feel free to omit if you prefer)

Stir Fry Ingredients

10-12 ounces shrimp (raw, thawed, peeled, and deveined) or use crispy tofu
4 cups broccoli, cut into very small florets
3/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Serve over jasmine rice or rice noodles, or on its own.

Garnish with green onions, chili flakes, and toasted sesame seeds or slivered almonds.

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Instructions

Make the Stir Fry Sauce. Whisk together orange juice and zest, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 garlic cloves, maple syrup, sesame oil, tamari (or soy) red pepper flakes and cornstarch.
Cook the shrimp. Lightly salt shrimp. Heat up a pan, add oil to coat the pan, let it warm up to medium-high heat. Add shrimp, create a well in the middle and then add 1 teaspoon ginger and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. Cook the shrimp about 30-45 seconds on each side, remove from the pan, and set aside. We are going for color here- no need to check it through.
Stir-fry Broccoli. Add broccoli to the pan with more oil if needed, and stir fry for about 5 minutes add red onion and sauté another 3 minutes.
Combine. Add the stir-fry sauce, stirring for 1 minute, until it bubbles. Add the cooked shrimp and stir for another minute or until the shrimp is cooked through.
Season. Taste, adjust salt and pepper to taste, and add more chili flakes if you like.
Serve. Remove from heat and serve with jasmine rice, noodles, brown rice, or whatever you prefer.

Notes

Feel free to use crispy tofu in place of shrimp.

Double the sauce if you like extra for serving with rice!

We love how broccoli soaks up the sauce, but of course, you can substitute other veggies!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 144
Sugar: 6.5 g
Sodium: 596.7 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 18.3 g
Cholesterol: 114 mg