# Shrimp stir fry with vegetables (from Souped Up Recipes)

Video: [BETTER THAN TAKEOUT - 15 Mins Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk) by [Souped Up Recipes](https://www.youtube.com/@SoupedUpRecipes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 15 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.80 per serving, ~$11.60 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$21.20* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$27.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 14 oz (400 g) shrimp
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/3 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 12 oz (340 g) broccoli
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tbsp ginger
- a few red dried chilies
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp water

## Steps

1. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=29s) Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. [0:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=41s) Season the shrimp with salt, paprika, black pepper, and 2 tsp of vegetable oil, then mix well.
3. [1:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=101s) Cut the broccoli into florets.
4. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=141s) Whisk cornstarch and soy sauce together in a bowl, then stir in oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, water, and dark soy sauce.
5. [3:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=227s) Heat the wok over high heat until smoking hot, then swirl in 2-3 tbsp of vegetable oil.
6. [4:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=240s) Stir-fry the shrimp for 1-2 minutes until pink but still slightly translucent inside, then transfer to a plate, leaving the oil in the wok.
7. [5:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=311s) Reduce the heat to medium, then add garlic, ginger, dried chilies, and broccoli, tossing for 1-2 minutes.
8. [5:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=332s) Pour 2 tbsp of water around the edge of the wok, cover with a lid, and steam for a minute.
9. [5:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exuzvgnyECk&t=353s) Pour the sauce into the wok and return the shrimp.
10. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

## Equipment

- wok
- spatula
- lid

## What the video didn't say

- servings

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