Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli
Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli brings tender shrimp and crisp broccoli together in a glossy, aromatic sauce layered with soy, oyster sauce, and plenty of garlic. Fresh ginger brightens each bite, while water chestnuts add a satisfying crunch. It’s a weeknight-worthy stir-fry that tastes vibrant and balanced, perfect served over steamed rice for Lunch or Dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the broccoli and water in a glass bowl; microwave to steam until slightly tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Lower the heat to low. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and ginger root to the garlic; bring to a boil. Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Toss the steamed broccoli and water chestnuts with the shrimp mixture to coat with the sauce. Stir in the cornstarch, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 327.7 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 28.26 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 30.87 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.05 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 273.28 mg High 91%
- Sodium 674.24 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.85 g --
- Added Sugars 1.05 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 222.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 0.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 103.82 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 23.01 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Broccoli Florets, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 327.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli Florets, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli healthy?
- Garlic-Ginger Shrimp and Broccoli has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 327.7 calories and 28.26 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 674.24 mg (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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