Shrimp with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce
I wanted to recreate my favorite Chinese shrimp and broccoli takeout dish. After several attempts, here is the result! Serve over hot cooked rice.
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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1 tablespoon water
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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4 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
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1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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¼ cup canned water chestnuts, drained
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
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Combine broccoli and water in a glass bowl; steam in microwave oven until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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