Skinny Firecracker Shrimp with Broccoli

This skinny firecracker shrimp with broccoli is the perfect sweet, spicy and sticky dish to spice up your dinnertime. It is also keto, paleo and whole30 friendly and can be made in under 30 minutes!  

Shrimp lovers gather around! This Asian-inspired dish is bursting with tantalizing flavors that will have you coming back for more. It is quick and easy to make. Plus, it’s low-carb, keto, paleo and whole30 friendly. What more could you want?

Skinny Firecracker Shrimp with Broccoli Ingredients

This recipe is “skinnier” than the original firecracker shrimp because it is not coated in cornflour. To make this dish you will need:

• Shrimp. Use large fresh shrimp for this recipe. If you are using frozen shrimp, then make sure it has defrosted fully before cooking.
• Broccoli. Feel free to use fresh broccoli or frozen broccoli for this recipe.
• Sriracha. I used sriracha for this recipe. However, you can use any hot sauce of your choice.
• Garlic. Feel free to use fresh garlic or garlic powder in this recipe. I do prefer fresh garlic because it has a stronger flavour.
• Soy sauce. Use low sodium soy sauce as a healthier option.
• Brown sugar. I added brown sugar, but you can also use honey instead.
• Chili flakes. The chili flakes are an optional addition. However, if you want more heat, I recommend it!
• Apple cider vinegar. This adds a delicious sharp flavour to this dish. You can also use rice vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar.
• Fish sauce. A staple East Asian ingredient that adds a delicious savoury flavour to dishes.
• Sesame seeds. Option to sprinkle s sesame seeds on top.
• Oil.  You have the option to use any oil for this dish.

How to Make Skinny Firecracker Shrimp with Broccoli

• Pour sriracha, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, fish sauce and oil into a medium sized bowl. Then, add brown sugar, chopped garlic, chili flakes and mix well. Set aside for later.
• Season shrimp with salt to taste and pepper to taste.
• Heat a splash of oil in a pan. Cook shrimp on each side for 2-3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
• Next, add more oil to the pan if necessary. Add broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook broccoli for 5-7 minutes.  Remove broccoli from pan and set aside.
• Pour sauce into the pan. Bring to a boil and leave to simmer for 2 minutes. Add shrimp back into the pan. Stir and cook for a few more minutes. Remove pan from heat, add broccoli and serve!

Note: This dish is on the spicy side so if you are not a fan of heat you may want to use a milder hot sauce for the base.

Alternatives

You can also alter the amount of heat in this dish depending on your preference.

For an even healthier option, grill the shrimp and vegetables instead of frying.

When to Serve?

I love having this dish for dinner on busy weeknights. However, this dish can be served on all occasions.

What to Serve it with?

This dish can be eaten as it is. Some more low-carb options include cauliflower rice, salads or stir-fried vegetables.

Some great carb options include rice and noodles.

Variations

If you love this recipe then try these variations: firecracker shrimp tacos, firecracker shrimp pasta and firecracker shrimp panda recipe.

Storage

The skinny firecracker shrimp with broccoli can be refrigerated in an air-tight container for 4-5 days.

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Skinny Firecracker Shrimp with Broccoli

Jen Sim

This skinny firecracker shrimpwith broccoli is the perfect sweet, spicy and sticky dish to spice up yourdinnertime. It is also keto, paleo and whole30 friendly and can be made inunder 30 minutes!  

5 from 11 votes

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Course: Main Course

Keyword: shrimp, spicy

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2 people

Author: Jen Sim

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups of shrimp
• ▢ 1 broccoli
• ▢ 3/4 cup of sriracha
• ▢ 3 tbsp of soy sauce
• ▢ 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 1 tbsp of fish sauce
• ▢ 3 crushed garlic cloves
• ▢ 3 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tsp of chilli flakes

Instructions

• Pour sriracha, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, fish sauce and oil into a medium sized bowl. Then, add brown sugar, chopped garlic, chili flakes and mix well. Set aside for later.
• Season shrimp with salt to taste and pepper to taste.
• Heat a splash of oil in a pan. Cook shrimp on each side for 2-3 minutes or until done. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
• Next, add more oil to the pan if necessary. Add broccoli and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook broccoli for 5-7 minutes. Remove broccoli from pan and set aside.
• Pour sauce into the pan. Bring to a boil and leave to simmer for 2 minutes. Add shrimp back into the pan. Stir and cook for a few more minutes. Remove pan from heat, add broccoli and serve!

Notes

• This dish can be eaten as it is. Some more low-carb options include cauliflower rice, salads or stir-fried vegetables.
• This dish is on the spicy side so if you are not a fan of heat you may want to use a milder hot sauce for the base.
• Some great carb options include rice and noodles.

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