Name: Sweet and Sour Shrimp with Broccoli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce, such as Sambal Oelek (available in Asian aisle of most supermarkets); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2½ tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 bunch scallions, finely sliced, light and dark green parts divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (see note); 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 pounds extra-large (26/30) or jumbo (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen; 2½ cups broccoli florets

Sweet and Sour Shrimp with Broccoli

By Jenn Segal

This healthier version of the Chinese restaurant-style sweet and sour shrimp is one of the easiest (and tastiest) weeknight suppers you can make.

Servings: 4 to 6

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce, such as Sambal Oelek (available in Asian aisle of most supermarkets)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2½ tablespoons rice vinegar
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bunch scallions, finely sliced, light and dark green parts divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (see note)
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds extra-large (26/30) or jumbo (21/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
2½ cups broccoli florets

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, chile sauce, cornstarch and rice vinegar. Whisk until completely smooth, then whisk in the chicken broth. Set aside.
Set a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the light green scallions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 2 minutes. Do not brown. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until mostly pink and curled, but not cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add the sauce and broccoli to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce is thickened and the shrimp and broccoli are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the dark green scallions over top and serve with rice.
Note: Check out easy guidance on how to peel, grate, and chop fresh ginger here.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (4 servings)
Calories: 347
Fat: 13 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Sugar: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 35 g
Sodium: 2152 mg
Cholesterol: 286 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.