Sweet and Sour Stir-Fry Shrimp With Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"You can use 1/2 cup water in place of 1/4 cup each broth and water. This recipe will feed 3-4 people but can easily be doubled. To save some time prepare all the veggies in advance. Adjust all ingredients to taste. Serve with cooked rice."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• sesame seeds
• 3 green onions, chopped

directions

1. In a large wok heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add in the sliced carrots, onion, red bell pepper, garlic and dryed chili flakes; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
3. In a small bowl whisk together, water, broth, soy sauce, vinegar and brown sugar; add to the skillet; bring to a boil.
4. Add in uncooked shrimp and brocccoli florets, cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink in colour and the broccoli is just crisp-tender.
5. In a small cup whisk together cornstarch; add to the simmering sauce and cook until thickened (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
6. Serve topped sesame seeds then topped chopped green onions.

Reviews

[adopt a greyhound]

Made half a recipe for the two of us and it was great. Loved all the veggies in it. Served with egg rolls.

 

[lolablitz]

great basic recipe!

 

[cdenner]

Made this for dinner last night and it turned out great! Made as directed except I left out the onion (personal taste). The sauce was amazing and there was enough for the rice I served it with. If you are going to make this with rice, start your rice first because this dish cooks fast. I made this mistake and ended up with overcooked shrimp. I used canned chicken broth and used the rest of the can to cook the rice in so that it did not go to waste. This will definitely be a go to recipe in my house! Thanks kittencalskitchen for a great recipe.

 

[Bead man]

Made this for dinner last night served over brown rice...Awesome recipe..Thanks for sharing!!

 

[hojo1620]

Loved it! Didn't use the chicken broth, just water, but the sauce tasted great!