Honey Shrimp With Broccoli & Water Chestnuts
Quick and easy so why get take-out?
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: copycat chinese take out, honey shrimp, stir fry with broccoli, stir fry with shrimp
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbs vegetable oil
- 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts drained
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tbs honey
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbs low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp dark sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 2 tbs cornstarch
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
Add the cornstarch to a small bowl then add the remaining sauce ingredients; stir well
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or wok over high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic. Drizzle the shrimp with the honey.
Stir fry until shrimp are pink and lightly crusted and brown. Add the sliced water chestnuts.
Add the broccoli and stir fry until it is bright green.
Stir the sauce again so it's well blended and add to the shrimp and broccoli. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute to cook the cornstarch.
Serve immediately over rice.
1/2 tsp of powdered ginger may be substituted.
If you want a little heat in this dish, sprinkle with a little red pepper flakes.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 288mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 4mg