Dinner: Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Create a budget-conscious stir-fry in a flash with frozen shrimp and a homemade hoisin sauce made of orange juice, soy sauce and barbecue sauce. Served on top of rice flecked with orange zest, it's easy elegance at its best.

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Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

1 c. long-grain white rice
1 large navel orange
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. barbecue sauce
2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 bunch broccoli (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 lb. medium peeled and deveined frozen shrimp
2 scallions

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package directions.
Using a vegetable peeler, remove 4 strips of zest from the orange; thinly slice the zest and set aside. Squeeze the juice from the orange into a small bowl (you should get about 1/2 cup); stir in the cornstarch. Add the barbecue and soy sauces and stir to combine.
Bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer in a large skillet. Add the broccoli and cook, covered, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the broccoli to a bowl.
Wipe out the skillet, then heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture and simmer until thickened, about 1 minute. Return the broccoli to the skillet and toss to combine.
Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the orange zest and scallions. Serve with the shrimp and broccoli.

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