Shrimp and Pea Pod Stir-Fry

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.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Serve shrimp mixture over rice.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323 Calories
11g Fat
33g Carbs
26g Protein
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.

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