Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Broccoli (1 head, cut into florets)
• Shrimp (1 pound, peeled and deveined)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender-crisp.
6. Return the shrimp to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and broccoli.
7. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the shrimp and broccoli stir fry hot over steamed rice or noodles.