Cantonese-Style Shrimp Stir-Fry with Steamed Rice

Name: Cantonese-Style Shrimp Stir-Fry with Steamed Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 head broccoli (cut into small florets); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cup white rice (uncooked)

Succulent shrimp and colorful vegetables are stir-fried in a light, savory Cantonese-style sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice for a wholesome and quick weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.26/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 head broccoli (cut into small florets)
1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
0.25 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 cup white rice (uncooked)

Instructions

Cook the white rice according to package directions or in a rice cooker while you prepare the stir-fry ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium chicken broth, low-sodium soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Add the minced fresh ginger and minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the broccoli florets and thinly sliced red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute more, just to heat through.
Serve the shrimp stir-fry immediately over the steamed white rice.

Notes

You can add a dash of sesame oil to the finished dish for extra flavor, keeping total sodium and cholesterol in mind.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 402
Protein: 37.1 g
Carbohydrates: 50.8 g
Fat: 6.8 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Sodium: 355 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
Sugar: 3.5 g
Cholesterol: 168 mg