This shrimp and broccoli is a delicious one pan meal that is ready in 30 minutes and offers a meal that tastes great with lots of garlic. One pan dishes are a great option for an easy and healthy dinner and there are usually leftovers for another night. Packed with protein from the shrimp and fiber and nutrients from the broccoli, this recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and sugar free!
To prepare this recipe:
- Prepare your shrimp (defrost if needed), cut up your broccoli, and mince your garlic and ginger.
- Cook your shrimp first in a skillet or pan.
- While your shrimp is cooking, make your sauce in a small pan. This allows the sauce to be cooking the entire time to bring out the flavors.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan after cooking and then cook the broccoli next.
- Once the broccoli is cooked, add back the shrimp and coat with sauce!.
For this recipe, I used:
- Wild Caught Shrimp: I get all my shrimp from Sizzlefish (use code GIRLSWHOEAT for 15% off your first order) because they are wild and sustainable. Plus, they are flash frozen so they are extremely fresh when defrosted. Most fish at grocery stores are at least 5 days old!
- Coconut Aminos: this is a great Whole30 approved sauce, but also a great soy sauce replacement that is made with only coconuts and salt. It is sweet and salty and delicious on a stir fry.
- Ginger: fresh ginger adds tons of flavor to any dish and boosts your immune system.
- Sesame Oil: this star ingredient helps give the dish the flavor you know and love for a stir fry. It’s subtle and delicious!Â
Tips:
- Start cooking sauce at the beginning and let it simmer over a low heat.Wash and rinse your shrimp with cold water and make sure to pat dry well.
- Prep the lime juice in advance by keeping a small container of it stocked in your fridge at all times.
Substitution Ideas:
Shrimp: Can swap out for your protein of choice
Coconut Aminos: can use soy sauce or liquid aminos instead
Vegetable Broth: can use chicken broth instead
How to Store:
- You can store this in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 2 days
Garlic Sesame Shrimp & Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 heads of broccoli (about 6-7 cups), cut into florets
- 4 tbsp water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- sprinkle of pepper
- 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, chopped (optional)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your broccoli, garlic, and ginger. Wash your shrimp under cold water and pat dry well.
- In a medium pot, add all of the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low heat and let the sauce simmer about 20 mins (or until the rest of the dish is finished cooking). Cover with a lid and stir occasionally.
- In a large pan, add olive oil over medium heat then add the shrimp. Cook them for about 3 minutes per side or until they are pink and then set aside.
- Add the broccoli to the pan and 3 tbsp of water, garlic, ginger, and pepper. You can cover the pan with a lid to help the broccoli cook faster. Stir occasionally.
- If the broccoli starts to stick to the pan, add in another tablespoon of water.
- Cook until the broccoli is soft and then add the shrimp into the pan with the sauce. Cook for 4-5 more minutes so that the broccoli and shrimp can soak up the sauce.
- Remove the pan from the heat, top with sesame seeds and scallions and ENJOY!
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