Quick-Seared Shrimp with Garlic Broccoli and Brown Rice

Name: Quick-Seared Shrimp with Garlic Broccoli and Brown Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 8 ounce shrimp (large, peeled and deveined); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 head broccoli (cut into florets); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup brown rice (uncooked); 1 cup water

Succulent shrimp quickly seared and tossed with crisp-tender garlic broccoli, served alongside wholesome brown rice for a balanced and flavorful weeknight meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.69/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

8 ounce shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup brown rice (uncooked)
1 cup water

Instructions

Combine uncooked brown rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
While the rice cooks, pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 5 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet. Add the marinated shrimp to the other side in a single layer. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Toss everything together.
Serve the quick-seared shrimp and garlic broccoli immediately over the fluffy brown rice.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the ginger. Ensure shrimp are patted very dry before searing for best results.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 408
Protein: 31 g
Carbohydrates: 47.6 g
Fat: 11.6 g
Fiber: 5.5 g
Sodium: 511 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 2.6 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg