Stir Fry Broccoli with Shrimp

In Asia, broccoli is considered a luxury as it is much more expensive compared to other kind of vegetables. However, stir fry broccoli is perhaps one of the most popular dishes on the menu of any Chinese restaurant.

Here is a quick and easy stir fry broccoli with shrimp. 

Ingredients
1 small broccoli, washed and broken into small florets
8 - 12 shrimps, cleaned, shell removed
1 clove garlic, crush and roughly chopped

4 Tbsp cooking oil
1 Tbsp Chinese cooking wine or sherry (Optional)
2 Tbsp Oyster sauce, (dilute in 4 - 6 Tbsp water) or salt to taste



Blanch broccoli florets in slightly salted boiling water (about 20 seconds), drain and set aside. The broccoli florets should not be soft or overcook; it should still have a vibrant green color.

Heat cooking oil in a very hot wok, add garlic and give it a few quick stir before you add in the shrimps. Stir fry shrimps until they are cook and add in the blanched broccoli, oyster sauce mixture (or salt) and continue to stir fry for about a minute. Pour cooking wine on the side of the wok and remove it from the heat. Serve.

Like many Chinese (especially those whom has Canton heritage), I like stir fry vegetables to be just cooked with the green color still vibrant and with a bit of a crunch.  So, if you do find it a bit raw to your liking, just cook the broccoli a bit longer.

A tiny note, you can add slice carrot or red pepper to add color to this dish.