Are you craving a restaurant-quality dish that's both nutritious and incredibly delicious? Look no further than this Sautéed Shrimp and Broccoli Slaw – a lightning-fast recipe that will transform your weeknight dinner from ordinary to extraordinary! Packed with succulent shrimp, crisp broccoli slaw, and a tantalizing Asian-inspired sauce, this dish promises to be your new go-to meal that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli slaw
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry using paper towels to ensure they will sear properly and not steam when cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create a quick marinade.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add a thin layer of cooking oil.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet in a single layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and develop a light golden color.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli slaw and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it becomes slightly tender but retains a crisp texture.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, pour the prepared marinade over the shrimp and broccoli slaw, and toss quickly to combine and heat through.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well-coated and heated evenly.
- Remove from heat and transfer to serving plates immediately to prevent overcooking.
Tips
- Dry Your Shrimp: Always pat shrimp completely dry before cooking. Moisture prevents proper searing and can lead to steaming instead of achieving that beautiful golden color.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook shrimp in a single layer to ensure each piece gets direct heat, which helps develop a perfect sear and prevents steaming.
- Watch Cooking Time: Shrimp cook quickly – just 1-2 minutes per side. Overcooking makes them tough and rubbery, so stay attentive!
- Use High Heat: A medium-high heat setting helps create a nice caramelization on the shrimp and keeps the broccoli slaw crisp-tender.
- Prep Ingredients in Advance: Have all ingredients chopped and ready before you start cooking, as this dish comes together very quickly.
- Customize Your Flavor: Feel free to add red pepper flakes for heat or garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 236kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 35g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 160mg
