Best 9 Spicy Shrimp And Broccoli Stir Fry Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a fiery symphony of flavors in this Spicy Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry! This delectable dish is a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the bold heat of chili peppers with the crisp-tender perfection of broccoli and succulent shrimp. Each bite is an explosion of spicy, savory, and slightly sweet sensations that will leave you craving more.

This stir-fry is not only a taste sensation but also a visual delight. The vibrant green of the broccoli contrasts beautifully with the rich orange of the chili peppers and the pink of the shrimp, creating a dish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The addition of a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger adds an extra layer of complexity and umami.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions and includes tips on how to achieve the perfect stir-fry texture and balance of flavors. It also offers variations for those who prefer a milder or spicier version of the dish. Additionally, the article features two bonus recipes: a delightful Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp and a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Sesame Dressing. These recipes are perfect accompaniments to the main dish or can be enjoyed as standalone snacks or side dishes.

So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok or skillet, and embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a realm of spicy, savory, and utterly delicious satisfaction.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HOISIN SHRIMP & BROCCOLI



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This is a healthy dish with a savory sauce that enhances the fresh flavor of the broccoli. It looks great and is easy to prepare. Try it-you'll love it! Mary Kisinger - Calgary, AB

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
4-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add shrimp; stir-fry 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY SHRIMP AND BROCCOLINI STIR-FRY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups grain-and-rice blend
1 tablespoon coconut oil
12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 red jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
Kosher salt
2 bunches broccolini (about 1 pound), roughly chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup coconut water
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime

Steps:

  • Cook the grain blend as the label directs; set aside.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until they just turn pink, about 1 minute per side; transfer to a plate and set aside. Add the jalapeno, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook until the jalapeno softens slightly, about 1 minute. Add the broccolini and scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 2 minutes.
  • Add the coconut water to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the broccolini is just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet; cook until opaque and the sauce thickens, about 2 more minutes. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Serve over the grains.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 129 milligrams, Sodium 498 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 31 grams

SPICY SHRIMP & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY IN A SWEET CHILI SOY GLAZE OVER JASMINE RICE



Spicy Shrimp & Broccoli Stir-Fry in a Sweet Chili Soy Glaze over Jasmine Rice image

Love shrimp and broccoli? Then you'll adore our tasty twist on the tried-and-true classic. Succulent seared shrimp and tender broccoli are simmered in a sweet chili and soy sauce mixture that's spiked with fresh ginger. On the side, there's a heap of steamy jasmine rice (aka the perfect vessel for catching any delicious runaway sauce). Skip the takeout joint and find out how easy and tasty it is to whip up this dish in your very own kitchen... in just 20 minutes, no less!

Provided by HelloFresh

Categories     main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup Jasmine Rice
1 thumb Ginger
8 ounce Broccoli Florets
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 ounce Sweet Thai Chili Sauce
2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
10 ounce Shrimp
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
2 teaspoon Cooking Oil
1 tablespoon Butter
Kosher Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • • In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
  • • While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. • Cut broccoli florets into bite-size pieces if necessary. Peel and mince or grate ginger. • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch with ¼ cup warm water (1⁄3 cup for 4 servings); stir in chili sauce and soy sauce.
  • • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and 2 tsp water. Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes. • Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is browned and tender, 3-5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • • Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for broccoli over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. • Add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and ginger; cook until ginger is fragrant and shrimp is opaque and cooked through, 1 minute more.
  • • Add glaze to pan with shrimp. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce is thickened and glossy, 1-2 minutes. TIP: If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of water. • Stir in broccoli until coated. Remove pan from heat.
  • • Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt. • Divide rice between bowls; top with stir-fry. Sprinkle with as many sesame seeds as you like and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Carbohydrate 72 g, Sugar 17 g, Protein 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Cholesterol 230 mg, Sodium 2050 mg

SPICY SHRIMP-AND-BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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With such a short list of ingredients, each one counts. This shrimp stir-fry's chili-garlic sauce here adds deep, complex flavor-not just heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound extra-large shrimp (26 to 30), peeled and deveined (tails left on)
5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
3 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, gently pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat a wok or large skillet over high. Remove pan from heat and carefully add 2 tablespoons oil and broccoli. Return to heat and cook, undisturbed, until crisp-tender and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons oil and shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are opaque throughout, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add chili-garlic sauce and remaining tablespoon oil, and toss to coat. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water to thin, if necessary. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

GENERAL TSO'S SHRIMP WITH BROCCOLINI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large egg white
3 tablespoons Shaoxing rice wine, mirin or dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus more for coating (about 3/4 cup)
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
1/3 cup Thai-style sweet chili sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable or peanut oil, plus more for deep-frying
2 bunches broccolini, trimmed
1 bunch scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Whisk the egg white with 1 tablespoon each rice wine, soy sauce and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss; refrigerate until ready to fry. Whisk the chili sauce, the remaining 2 tablespoons each rice wine and soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 cup water in a bowl; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the broccolini; stir-fry until charred in spots, 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium; add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, the scallions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir-fry until tender, 2 minutes. Add the chili sauce mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 1 minute. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365 degrees F. Working in batches, toss the shrimp in cornstarch to coat, then fry until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Return the wok to medium heat and reheat the sauce if needed. Add the broccolini and shrimp and cook, tossing, until warmed through, 2 minutes. (Add up to 1/2 cup water if the sauce is too thick.) Serve with the rice.

SPICY SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Provided by Jennifer Maeng

Categories     Fish     Onion     Pepper     Soy     Vegetable     Dinner     Healthy     Self     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dark (toasted) sesame oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated ginger
1 cup large-diced red bell pepper
1 cup large-diced green bell pepper
1 cup large-diced onion
1 cup cubed cabbage
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add vegetables and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are soft, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Divide among 4 bowls; serve immediately.

SPICY SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI



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Chili puree with garlic heats up this snappy stir-fry.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 28m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sake, rice wine or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili puree with garlic
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 medium bell pepper, cut into strips
4 medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup peanuts
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Mix water, sake, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce and chili puree.
  • Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add shrimp, garlic and gingerroot; stir-fry 1 minute. Add broccoli, bell pepper and onions; stir-fry until shrimp are pink and firm.
  • Stir in sake mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg

SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



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This colorful shrimp and broccoli stir-fry comes together quickly, when all the vegetables are prepared ahead of time.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Shrimp Stir-Fry

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
½ teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons peanut oil, or more as needed
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
1 tablespoon thinly sliced ginger
1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli - cut into florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
⅔ cup onion, cut into long slices
⅔ cup red bell pepper, cut into long thin strips
⅔ cup carrots, cut diagonally into thin slices
⅔ cup fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 pound large shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups cooked rice, or to taste
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, chicken broth, orange juice, fish sauce, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ginger powder, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil in a large jar with a lid. Close and shake until sauce is well combined. Set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large, non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until garlic and ginger are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Add broccoli, onion, bell pepper, carrots, and snow peas to the seasoned oil and cook, stirring quickly, until vegetables are tender-crisp and brightly colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 90 seconds. Turn shrimp and continue cooking on the other side until they are bright pink on the outside, the meat is opaque, and shrimp begin to curl into a "C" shape, about 90 seconds longer.
  • Add stir-fried vegetables back to the skillet, and pour in sauce.
  • Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl and add to the sauce, stirring to remove any lumps. Keep stirring quickly, until thickener is incorporated into the entire dish. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then remove from heat.
  • Serve with hot, fluffy rice, and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 532.1 mg

SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY SPICY



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This is a versatile recipe that you can use as a basis for most stir fry recipes. You can add or omit what you like for you family's taste.

Provided by MissTinkJordan

Categories     Asian

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 , 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
1 lb medium shrimp (fresh or frozen )
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, you may omit if necessary (for heat)
1 tablespoon cornstarch, for thickening

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan.
  • add the vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, broth, soy sauce, and ginger. Bring to a slight boil.
  • Add shrimp and fresh or frozen but thawed broccoli florets.
  • Take some of the excess sauce and pour into a bowl (about 3 tbsp sauce and add 1 tbsp cornstarch). Whisk and return to pan. Bring to full boil and stir constantly.
  • As soon as thickening begins, remove from heat and serve over white rice. You may also use one of them premade Asian vegetable medleys in this recipe and pour sauce over it.
  • Can be used for beef, chicken or pork as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 345.6, Sodium 3836.7, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 63.4

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking. This will ensure that you have everything you need on hand and that the cooking process goes smoothly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the shrimp and broccoli without overcrowding the pan.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the shrimp and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Add the shrimp and broccoli in batches, if necessary, to prevent steaming.
  • Stir-fry the shrimp and broccoli until cooked through: The shrimp should be opaque and the broccoli should be tender but still slightly crisp.
  • Add the sauce: Bring the sauce ingredients to a simmer in a small saucepan, then add it to the shrimp and broccoli. Stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately: Spicy shrimp and broccoli stir-fry is best served hot, over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This spicy shrimp and broccoli stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. The combination of the spicy sauce, the tender shrimp, and the crisp broccoli is simply irresistible. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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