This is an easy healthy homemade recipe for the all time favorite Chinese takeout order – Shrimp and Broccoli in Garlic Sauce. Not only is this THE perfect Chinese copycat recipe, but it’s on the table in 30 minutes and is a super healthy alternative to the take out version.
This homemade Shrimp and Broccoli in Garlic Sause is also low in carbohydrates, sodium and is gluten-free too. And the garlic sauce is so lip smacking delicious, it’s a great way to squeeze in some extra broccoli.
This is also a great WW (Wellness Works) Recipe to make when you are low in Personal Points and may not want to dip into your weekly points.
Makes 4 Delicious Servings
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What ingredients do I need to make Easy Homemade Healthy Recipe for Shrimp & Broccoli in Garlic Sauce?
- 2 lbs Fresh or Frozen Cooked Large Shrimp (Peeled & Deveined) – You can substitute Large Shrimp for any size of Fresh or Frozen Shrimp for this recipe.
- 1-2 lbs Fresh Broccoli Florets – You can use Frozen Broccoli too.
- 1 8 Ounce Can of Water Chestnuts (Drained)Â – You can omit Water Chestnuts if you don’t like them.
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 3 Tablespoons of Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup of Beef Broth –Â You can substitute Beef Broth for Vegetable Broth or Bone Broths
- 2 Tablespoons Each Soy Sauce – If you have a Gluten Allergy, feel free to use Tamari since it does not contain Wheat. You can also substitute Soy Sauce for Coconut or Liquid Aminos.
- 2 Tablespoons of Oyster Sauce –Â You can substitute Fish Sauce or Hoisin.
- 1/2 Tablespoon of Cornstarch – Feel free to substitute all purpose flour for cornstarch.
- 2 Teaspoons of Splenda or Sweet n Low –Â You can use regular sugar or any other sugar substitute.
- Vegetable Cooking Spray
What other vegetables can I add to this recipe?
How Do I Make Easy Homemade Healthy Recipe for Shrimp & Broccoli in Garlic Sauce?
- To make sauce, combine vinegar, broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch and Splenda in bowl. Set aside.
- Spray a large saute pan with Vegetable Cooking Spray and place over high heat.
- When the pan is very hot, add garlic and saute until fragrant. You may add a bit of extra broth to prevent garlic from sticking to pan.  Add the broccoli and saute until tender about 5 minutes or longer depending on how tender you like your broccoli.
- You can now add drained water chestnuts
- Add the sauce mixture and keep stirring until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat.
- Add shrimp and continue cooking and stirring to heat through. (About 2 minutes).
What are the WW Personal Points for Shrimp & Broccoli in Garlic Sauce?
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- 2 lbs Fresh or Frozen Cooked Large Shrimp (Peeled & Deveined)
- 1-2 lbs Fresh Broccoli Florets
- 1 8 Ounce Can of Water Chestnuts (Drained)
- 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 3 Tablespoons of Rice Wine Vinegar
- ½ Cup of Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Each Soy Sauce + Oyster Sauce
- ½ Tablespoon of Cornstarch
- 2 Teaspoons of Splenda or Sweet n Low
- Vegetable Cooking Spray
- To make sauce, combine vinegar, broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch and Splenda in bowl. Set aside.
- Spray a large saute pan with Vegetable Cooking Spray and place over high heat.
- When the pan is very hot, add garlic and saute until fragrant. You may add a bit of extra broth to prevent garlic from sticking to pan. Add the broccoli and saute until tender about 5 minutes or longer depending on how tender you like your broccoli.
- You can now add drained water chestnuts.
- Add the sauce mixture and keep stirring until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat.
- Add shrimp and continue cooking and stirring to heat through. (About 2 minutes).
- This makes 4 servings. If you are following the WW Personal Points Plan and chose Fish as a 0 Point Food, each serving is 0 PP!! Even better is you will earn 3 PP from all the non starchy vegetables in this recipe. If you didn't chose fish as a 0 Point Food, each serving is 4 PP, but you will still earn 3 PP for eating the vegetables. So it's basically just 1 PP!
- If you follow the MyWW Plan, each serving is 0 SmartPoints on the Blue and Purple Plans and 1 SmartPoint per serving on Green. Serve over cauliflower rice to keep the points the same per serving on all 3 plans