Shrimp, Egg, and Broccoli
About This Dish
This is my go-to when I want something healthy but don't want to feel like I'm eating rabbit food. The shrimp gives you that protein boost, the eggs add richness, and the broccoli brings that fresh, crisp texture. It's light but still satisfying, and it comes together in maybe 10 minutes. Sometimes healthy food gets a bad rap for being boring, but this? This is actually good. Like, really good. You'll forget you're eating something that's good for you.
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Ingredients
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Eggs
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Salt
- Light soy sauce
- Shaoxing wine
- Oil
Instructions
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1
Marinate the shrimp with Shaoxing wine and a pinch of salt for about 10 minutes. This removes any fishy taste and seasons them.
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2
Cut the broccoli into florets. Soak them in salted water for a few minutes to get rid of any bugs, then rinse well.
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3
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. Keep them simple—you don't need to overcomplicate this.
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4
Heat a wok or pan over medium-high heat, add a bit of oil, then scramble the eggs. Cook them until they're just set but still soft—don't overcook them. Remove and set aside.
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5
Add a bit more oil to the pan, then add sliced garlic. Let it sizzle for about 20 seconds until fragrant, then add the shrimp.
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6
Cook the shrimp until they're pink and just cooked through—maybe 2 minutes. Don't overcook them or they'll be rubbery.
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Add the broccoli and stir-fry on high heat. You want it crisp-tender, so maybe 2-3 minutes. Add a splash of water if needed to help it cook.
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8
Add the scrambled eggs back in, along with light soy sauce and salt to taste. Toss everything together quickly and serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
- Marinate the shrimp first. It only takes 10 minutes, but it makes a huge difference in flavor. The wine removes any fishy taste.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. You want it bright green and crisp, not mushy and gray. It should still have some bite when you eat it.
- High heat, fast cooking. This keeps everything fresh and crisp. If you cook it too slowly, everything will get soggy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables—carrots, bell peppers, whatever you have. Just add them when you add the broccoli.
Quick Summary
Marinate shrimp, then scramble eggs and set aside. Cook shrimp with garlic, add broccoli and stir-fry until crisp-tender, then combine with eggs and season.
