Mongolian Shrimp & Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 Tbsp. sesame oil

• 1/3 cup hoisin sauce (optional)

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 3 tsp. minced garlic

• 2 tsp. minced ginger

• 3/4 cup chicken broth

• pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

• 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

• kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 3 Tbsp. cornstarch

• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided

• 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets

• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

• basmati rice

Directions

Step 1 In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce (if using), brown sugar, garlic, ginger, chicken broth, and red pepper, then set aside.

Step 2 In another bowl, season shrimp with salt and pepper and mix with cornstarch until well coated.

Step 3In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil and cook shrimp until golden-brown and slightly crispy, about 4 minutes per side; set aside.

Step 4 Add remaining tablespoon oil, broccoli, and red pepper and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add cooked shrimp and sauce and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, stirring often to coat.

Step 5 Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds and serve over cooked rice.

 Prep Time: 10 min   Total Time: 25 min   Yields: 4

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