Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry:

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 pound Large Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 medium onion
• 2 Tablespoons cooking oil (divided)
• Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

• 1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Thai sweet chili sauce
• Chopped green onion for garnish

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Instructions

1. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
2. At the same time, cut the onion into thin slices and chop the broccoli.
3. Rinse the shrimp and pat very dry with paper towel.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, ground ginger, minced garlic, and Thai sweet chili sauce. Set aside. Click for stainless steel mixing bowls.
5. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Click for a large non-stick frying pan.
6. When hot, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
7. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove the shrimp from the pan to a plate and set aside. 
8. Re-heat the pan and add the other 1 tablespoon of cooking oil.
9. Add the onion and stir-fry for about 3 minutes, until softened and starting to turn golden.
10. Stir in the broccoli and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often until bright green and crisp tender.
11. Return the shrimp to the pan and add the sauce. Stir until everything is coated and sauce has thickened, about 1 minute.
12. Serve over the rice and garnish with the green onions if desired.