Chinese Shrimp and Broccoli

After the holiday season heavy with way too many goodies, I feel the need to de-tox my body.  I need lighter meals and this dish does exactly just that.  It is a very light dish, delicious and satisfying.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled, deveined, with tails removed

-1 head broccoli, cut into florets

-2/3 cup soy sauce

-1/2 cup chicken broth

-1/3 cup rice vinegar

-3 1/2 Tbs sugar

-1 Tbs sesame oil

-1/2 tsp ground white pepper

-2 Tbs cornstarch

-1/4 cup water

-2 Tbs vegetable oil

-2-3 cloves garlic, minced

-1/2 tsp ground ginger

Directions:

Combine in a bowl soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper.  In a small glass, combine the cornstarch and water.  Set aside.

Heat oil in large skillet or wok.  Add the broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes.  Remove from skillet. 

To the skillet add the garlic and ginger.  Saute for about 15 seconds.  Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute. 

Add the soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil.  Stir in the cornstarch mixture and the broccoli.  Cook for a couple more minutes or until sauce is thickened.  Serve on white or brown rice.  Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from here.