Shrimp and Broccoli Gluten Free – Dairy Free Recipe

Shrimp and Broccoli Gluten Free - Dairy Free Recipe

The Shrimp and Broccoli meal is quick and easy – and tastes great too! There is no dairy or gluten. The difference between the bright green broccoli and the pink shrimp are beautiful and can be served over rice or noodles. Let’s explain briefly:

Shrimp and Broccoli

  • Large shrimp: It can be fresh or frozen, peeled or unpeeled. Tail on shrimp is the prettiest, but you’ll have remove the tails when eating.
  • Broccoli
  • White onion
  • Rice vinegar
  • Soy sauce or coconut amino sauce
  • Chili garlic sauce
  • Sesame oil

This recipe comes together very quickly. You’ll saute the broccoli and onion over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes. Then, you’ll pour over the sauce of vinegar, soy sauce /coconut amino sauce and chili garlic sauce and cook 1 minute more. Happy eating!

If you’d like to serve the Shrimp and Broccoli with noodles:

We recommend using rice noodles or soba noodles. Toss the cooked noodles with sesame oil and some salt so they’re flavored a little before serving.

If you’d like to serve the Shrimp and Broccoli with rice:

We recommend using brown or white rice. Make sure to start the rice before you begin to cook the shrimp.

Shrimp & Broccoli Gluten Free-Dairy Free Recipe

Dr. L.J. Leo
The Shrimp and Broccoli meal is quick and easy – and tastes great too! There is no dairy or gluten. The difference between the bright green broccoli and the pink shrimp are beautiful and can be served over rice or noodles.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Fry Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp large, de-veined (peeled or unpeeled)
  • 1.5 lb broccoli 1 1/2 pounds (3 large heads)
  • 1 whole onion white
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut amino (remember that soy sauce is saltier)
  • 1/2 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 whole green onion thinly sliced, for garnish
  • 1/2 lb rice or noodles

Instructions
 

  • If frozen, thaw the shrimp according to the package instructions.
  • Chop the broccoli into small bite-sized pieces. Cut the onion into wide slices.
  • In a measuring cup, stir together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce.
  • In a 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.
  • When the shrimp is just about opaque, add the sauce mixture and cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from the heat. Serve with sesame seeds.
Keyword Shrimp & Broccoli

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Dr. L. J. Leo

Dr. L. J. Leo

Dr. Leo began his education at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he earned his doctorate in osteopathy. He completed his internal medicine residency through the U.S. Army and had the honor of serving multiple overseas tours before retirement.

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