Hot and Sour Shrimp and Broccoli

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Hot and Sour Shrimp and Broccoli
25 min.
6
224kcal

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Craving a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal that caters to your dietary needs? Look no further! This Hot and Sour Shrimp and Broccoli recipe is a game-changer. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner solution for busy individuals and families. What's more, it's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for those with sensitivities or preferences.

Imagine tender shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a tangy, subtly spicy sauce, all served over fluffy rice. The vibrant colors of the red pepper add a delightful visual appeal, hinting at the explosion of flavors contained within each bite. This dish is a beautiful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, offering a satisfying and guilt-free dining experience.

From the initial sizzle of the sesame oil to the final aromatic flourish, this recipe is a sensory delight. The unique blend of flavors in the Swanson® Chinese Hot & Sour Flavor Infused Broth brings an authentic Asian-inspired taste to your table without the fuss of complicated sauces. The light heat from the red pepper awakens your palate, while the cornstarch creates a perfectly thickened sauce that clings to every piece of shrimp and broccoli, creating a harmony of textures and tastes.

So, ditch the takeout menu and embrace this easy-to-follow recipe. Your taste buds (and your health) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets 
  • 1.5 cups & flavor infused broth sour hot chinese swanson®
  • servings rice hot cooked
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • small bell pepper red cut into 2-inch-long strips
  • tablespoons sesame oil light
  • pound shrimp deveined uncooked peeled (21-25 count)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet.
  4. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet.
  5. Add the crushed red pepper, broccoli and red pepper strips. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add 1 1/4 cups broth and heat to a boil.
  7. Stir the remaining broth and the cornstarch in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth.
  8. Add the cornstarch mixture and the shrimp to the skillet and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens and the shrimp are cooked through.
  9. Serve the shrimp mixture over the rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein24.21%
Fat23.59%
Carbs52.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.33
Glycemic Load
24.8
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.617391399715%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
2.38mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:224.25kcal
11.21%
Fat:5.8g
8.93%
Saturated Fat:0.85g
5.33%
Carbohydrates:28.89g
9.63%
Net Carbohydrates:27.5g
10%
Sugar:1.57g
1.75%
Cholesterol:95.25mg
31.75%
Sodium:674.42mg
29.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.4g
26.8%
Vitamin C:42.84mg
51.93%
Selenium:29.15µg
41.64%
Vitamin K:32.41µg
30.86%
Phosphorus:242mg
24.2%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.69%
Vitamin A:836.35IU
16.73%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.21%
Vitamin B12:0.84µg
13.99%
Copper:0.21mg
10.52%
Folate:41.52µg
10.38%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.18%
Vitamin B3:1.97mg
9.87%
Magnesium:34.04mg
8.51%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.51%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.55%
Potassium:235.03mg
6.72%
Calcium:63.9mg
6.39%
Fiber:1.39g
5.55%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.98%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.94%
Iron:0.6mg
3.35%
Source:Allrecipes