Easy Shrimp Stir-Fry

  • Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Shrimp, uncooked, peeled and deveined - 240 grams or 8.5 oz
  • Sesame oil - 1 tbsp (14 grams)
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Sugar snap peas, with pod, whole - 1 1/2 cup (95 grams)
  • Red bell pepper, sliced - 1/2 medium (70 grams)
  • Garlic clove, minced - 1 medium (4 grams or 1 tsp minced)
  • Soy sauce, low sodium - 1 tbsp 915 grams)
  • Agave syrup - 1/2 tbsp (11 grams)
  • Sesame seeds - 1/2 tbsp (5 grams)
  • Quinoa, cooked - 3/4 cup (139 grams)
  • Scallions - 1/2 stalk (8 grams)(optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cook the quinoa if using uncooked (1/4 cup uncooked).
  2. Place a medium-sized pan over medium heat. Once hot, add half of the sesame oil and shrimp (check notes for details on shrimp). Season with sea salt and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Do not overcook or they will become rubbery. Transfer to a clean plate when done.
  3. Add the remaining sesame oil to the same pan together with the sugar snap peas, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes (stir frequently) and then add the soy sauce, agave syrup, and sesame seeds. Cook for another minute and then add the shrimp back. Stir to combine and turn off the heat.
  4. Serve with cooked quinoa and garnish with scallions. Enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Shrimp should be peeled, clean (deveined), and without a head and tail. If frozen, thaw under running cold water or in the refrigerator overnight. Pat dry and remove the tails before cooking. You may also peel and devein them yourself if desired. We recommend storing the quinoa separate from the shrimp stir-fry to prevent it form getting mushy.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 210
  • Protein 20 grams
  • Carbs 18 grams
  • Fat 7 grams
  • Fiber 3 grams
  • Sugar 5 grams
  • Iron 11% DV
  • Calcium 9% DV
  • Sodium 20% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Nutritionist notes: Stir-frys are a quick and delicious way to add healthy vegetables to your diet.

Tags: dairy-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.