LONNIE WOODS III

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Better Than Take-Out Shrimp + Broccoli

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 24 ounces broccoli florets

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed

  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce optional

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, , brown sugar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch and chili garlic sauce, set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add broccoli, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

  4. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.