Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp (, peeled and deveined)
• 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 head broccoli (, cut into florets)
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil ((or canola oil))
• 4 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (, minced)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the shrimp into a big ball and add the wine, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine the sauce ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Stir to dissolve the sugar and cornstarch.

3. 3

   Add 1/4 cup water into a large skillet and heat over medium high heat until bringing to a boil. Add the broccoli, cook covered until cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer the broccoli into a plate and wipe the pan with kitchen paper towels.

4. 4

   Add the oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the marinated shrimp and spread into one layer. Cook without touching until the bottom turns golden, about 1 minute. Flip the shrimps. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir a few times to mix everything together.

5. 5

   Stir the sauce to dissolve the cornstarch completely and pour into the pan and add back the cooked broccoli. Cook and stir until the sauce thickens. Then transfer everything to a serving plate.

6. 6

   Serve hot over rice as a main dish.