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Healthy Stir-Fry Shrimp Recipe

Healthy Stir-Fry Shrimp Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a delicious and healthy stir-fry shrimp dish packed with vibrant vegetables and a flavorful sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the Stir-Fry:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 medium carrot (julienned)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
  • cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice for serving


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Stir-Fry: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp, cook until pink. Remove shrimp. Stir-fry bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and carrot for 4-5 minutes. Return shrimp, add sauce, stir well. Optional: add cornstarch slurry, cook until thickened. Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, and serve over rice.

Notes

  • Enhance with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
  • Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 470 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg