Shrimp and broccoli rice with garlic and oranges

Name: Shrimp and broccoli rice with garlic and oranges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 cups broccoli; 2 tablespoons green onions; 700 grams shrimp ); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 cups rice; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

12 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

This shrimp and broccoli rice with roasted garlic and sesame is the ideal quick and easy meal for a busy weeknight or entertaining guests. This recipe couldn't be easier to make - with just a few ingredients, you can prepare a delicious meal to entertain your guests in less time than it would take you to get in your car and drive to a restaurant to order take-out or place a phone order.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:39:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories760.9 kcal (38%)

Total Fat24.5 g (35%)

Carbs108.6 g (42%)

Sugars11.6 g (13%)

Protein25.7 g (51%)

Sodium780.9 mg (39%)

Fiber4.4 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3 cupsbroccoli

2 tablespoonsgreen onions

700 gramsshrimp

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1 cuporange juice

2 tablespoonssoy sauce

1 ½ tablespoonsgranulated sugar

1 tablespooncornstarch

2 teaspoonssesame seeds

2 cupsrice

1 tablespoongarlic

1 tablespoonsesame oil

2 tablespoonssesame seeds

1 tablespoonvegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, add 3 cups water and 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Bring the water to a boil, then add 2 cups of rice. Bring the water back to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.While the rice is simmering, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add broccoli to skillet along with 2 tablespoons water; cook for 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.Season broccoli with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from pan and set aside.Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and return it to medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil; once the oil is heated, add the shrimp in a single layer and season to taste with salt and pepper.Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side or until pink and opaque.

Step 5

Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add the orange juice, soy sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture has reduced by half and starts to become syrupy.

Step 6

Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water and add the mixture to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

Step 7

Pour sauce over shrimp and broccoli and cover with foil to keep warm.To prepare the fried rice, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute - be careful not to let the garlic burn.

Step 9

Add the rice, sesame oil and sesame seeds to the pan and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Add salt and pepper to taste.To serve: place the rice on a platter and top with the shrimp and broccoli mixture.

Step 11

Garnish with sliced green onions and 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds.

Step 12

Serve immediately.

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