Ingredient Grain Rice Brown Rice Shrimp and Pea Pod Stir-Fry Be the first to rate & review! Pea pods were made for stir-fry dishes. This subtly flavored recipe calls for snow peas, but you could easily substitute snap peas. Serve with brown rice for a balanced and nutritious meal. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a registered dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 27, 2018 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (Optional) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup sliced onion 1 cup packaged fresh julienned carrots 12 ounces snow pea pods, trimmed 1 ⅓ cups hot cooked brown rice Directions Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact if desired. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. For sauce, in a small bowl combine chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, oil, garlic, salt and crushed red pepper. In a 12-inch skillet or a wok heat vegetable oil over medium-high. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or just until beginning to soften. Add pea pods; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 minutes more or just until shrimp are opaque. Add sauce; cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Serve shrimp mixture over rice. Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 323 Calories 11g Fat 33g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups shrimp mixture and 1/3 cup rice Calories 323 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 7g Protein 26g 51% Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 1g 7% Cholesterol 159mg 53% Vitamin A 6021IU 120% Vitamin C 57mg 63% Folate 56mcg 14% Sodium 499mg 22% Calcium 128mg 10% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 89mg 21% Potassium 681mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.