Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

By lindybug

1 1/2 cups shrimp mixture with 1/2 cup brown rice= 6 pts

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp Asian (dark) sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 1 lb medium peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
• 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Set aside.

Heat a nonstick wok or a large deep nonstick skillet over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles in it. Swirl in 2 tsp canola oil. Add shrimp. Stir fry just until opaque in the center, 3 min; transfer to a plate. Swirl in 2 additional tsps canola oil and garlic. Stir fry until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Add broccoli, peppers and onions. Stir fry until crisp tender, 3 min. Stir in the reserved chicken broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, 1 min. Stir in cilantro. Serve with brown rice.