Sesame Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Plan ahead the shrimp needs to marinade for 2 hours, you might also want to give this a try using chicken strips ;-) This complete recipe may be doubled, prep time includes marinating time, cooking time is only estimated, adjust the cayenne pepper to suit heat level."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (or to taste)
• 1 carrot (peeled and thinly sliced diagonally)
• 1⁄4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 2 green onions, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional or to taste)
• cooked rice

• MARINADE

• 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger (or use 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sesame seeds

directions

1. In a medium glass bowl mix together all marinade ingredients; add in shrimp, toss to combine, cover then refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large wok or skillet; add in broccoli florets and carrot slices; saute for 3-4 minutes then add add in teriyaki sauce then toss with veggies.
3. Add in the marinated shrimp (do not rinse off the marinade) and saute for about 4 minutes or until shrimp is no longer pink.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the broth with cornstach; add to the wok or skillet and bring to a simmer stirring until thickened.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Place in a large serving bowl or platter then sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and/or sesame seeds if desired.
7. Serve with cooked rice.

Reviews

[jonesjon85]

Just finished this for dinner and it was great! The flavors were amazing and loved the little kick of the cayenne!

 

[Becky in Junction C]

Wonderful! We just had this for dinner it got rave reviews. So simple yet it tastes like it came from our favorite Chinese restaurant. Thank you Kittencal for another great recipe.

 

[WI Cheesehead]

I finally found a stir fry that the kids will eat! LOL! They will eat broccoli and carrots and love shrimp. I didn't have enough sesame oil to use for the sauteing, so I made up the difference with olive oil. I think using 2 T would have been too much anyways. Left out the cayenne and it still had a kick, but mild enough for us. I think I will double the veggies next time bcz there seemed to be plenty of sauce. Served with sushi rice. Thanks so much, Kitten! I'm thrilled to find a stir fry that EVERYONE will eat!