Szechwan Shrimp Stir-Fry
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
6
ounces uncooked spaghetti or Chinese noodles
3/4
pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4
cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2
teaspoon red pepper flakes
2
teaspoons dark sesame oil
1
red or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2
teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1-1/2
teaspoons minced garlic
1/4
cup thinly sliced green onions or chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation:
1.
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, combine shrimp, soy sauce and red pepper flakes in medium bowl; toss to coat.
3.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add snow peas, bell pepper, carrots, ginger and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from marinade, reserving marinade. Add shrimp to skillet; stir-fry 2 minutes.
4.
Stir water into cornstarch in small bowl until smooth. Add to skillet with reserved marinade; stir-fry 2 minutes or until shrimp are pink and opaque and sauce thickens. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with green onions.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1/4 of shrimp mixture with 3/4 cup cooked spaghetti |
| Fiber |
5 g |
| Carbohydrate |
48 g |
| Cholesterol |
130 mg |
| Saturated Fat |
1 g |
| Total Fat |
4 g |
| Calories from Fat |
11 % |
| Calories |
326 |
| Protein |
23 g |
| Sodium |
692 mg |
Dietary Exchange:
| Meat |
1-1/2 |
| Vegetable |
2 |
| Starch |
2-1/2 |