Description
This Shrimp and Broccoli Teriyaki Bowl is a quick, flavorful meal that combines succulent shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a wholesome dish served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- Large shrimp (21/25 count or 16/20 count), fully thawed, peeled, and deveined
- Fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
- Non-alcoholic mirin alternative or rice vinegar mixed with sugar
- Brown sugar or honey
- Fresh ginger, minced
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Cornstarch
- Neutral oil (for cooking)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame oil (for drizzling)
- Fluffy white rice (or brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice as alternatives)
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp completely and pat very dry. Peel and devein if not already done.
- Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- Mince ginger and garlic (if making homemade sauce); slice green onions for garnish.
- Start cooking your chosen base (e.g., rice) now so it's ready when your stir-fry is done.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all teriyaki sauce ingredients (soy sauce, non-alcoholic mirin alternative or rice vinegar/sugar, brown sugar/honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch). Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of neutral oil.
- Add broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green, with a slight char.
- Remove cooked broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the same skillet (no need to clean it).
- Add the patted-dry shrimp in a single layer. Cook for just 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if needed to ensure they sear rather than steam.
- Once the shrimp are cooked through, return the cooked broccoli to the skillet with the shrimp.
- Give your prepared teriyaki sauce another quick whisk, then pour it evenly over the shrimp and broccoli.
- Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes as the sauce simmers and thickens, beautifully coating all the shrimp and broccoli. If it gets too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out slightly.
- Divide your cooked rice (or other base) among serving bowls.
- Spoon a generous portion of the saucy shrimp and broccoli mixture over the base.
- Garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions. A final drizzle of sesame oil can add an extra layer of nutty flavor, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade Shrimp and Broccoli Teriyaki Bowl!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
Keywords: Don't overcook the shrimp to avoid a tough texture. For a bit of heat, add sriracha or red pepper flakes. This dish is great for meal prepping; store shrimp and broccoli separately from rice.