Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe

This recipe is a family favorite that has saved us on many a weeknight meal. Cook up crisp tender broccoli and juicy shrimp with a coconut aminos "soy" sauce and rice vinegar. Serve it with rice or noodles to make it a complete meal that comes together quickly. Depending on what you serve it with, dinner can be on the table in just 20 minutes. If you're not a shrimp fan, replace it with cut up grilled chicken breast you can also add other veggies increasing your fiber content.

Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe:

1 pound large shrimp, deveined (peeled or unpeeled)

1 1/2 pounds (3 large heads) broccoli

1 small white onion

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

4 tablespoons Coconut Aminos

½ tablespoon chili garlic sauce (optional)

2 tablespoons sesame oil (regular, not toasted)

¼ teaspoon salt

Sesame seeds, for garnish

Thinly sliced green onion, for garnish (optional)

To serve: rice or noodles 

Instructions

1. If frozen, thaw the shrimp according to the package instructions.

2. Chop the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces. Cut the onion into wide slices.

3. In a measuring cup, stir together the rice vinegar, Coconut Aminos, and chili garlic sauce.

4. In large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, onion and salt and cook 5 to 6 minutes until fork tender, stirring occasionally. Add the shrimp and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

5. When the shrimp is just about opaque, add the sauce mixture and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat, add sesame seeds. Serve with Rice or Noodles.