Indulge in a culinary journey with our meticulously curated collection of low-fat shrimp and veggie stir-fry recipes, a symphony of flavors that tantalize your taste buds while promoting a healthier lifestyle. Discover a treasure trove of delectable dishes that showcase the versatility of shrimp and the vibrant symphony of vegetables, artfully combined to create a symphony of flavors and textures. From the zesty kick of "Spicy Szechuan Shrimp Stir-Fry" to the aromatic embrace of "Thai Basil Shrimp Stir-Fry", each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Embark on a culinary expedition with our "Low-Fat Shrimp and Veggie Stir-Fry" extravaganza, where taste and wellness harmoniously coexist.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
EASY SHRIMP VEGETABLE STIR FRY
Sweet caramelized shrimp and veggies served over a fluffy bed of brown rice makes for an easy and crowd pleasing meal!
Provided by SaraJ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir the rice and 1 3/4 cup water together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover, and cook in the microwave on High for 8 minutes until the water is fully absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, cider vinegar, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set the sauce aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 10 seconds. Add the broccoli, carrots, onion, and black pepper; cook and stir until the broccoli and carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Return the skillet to the heat and pour in the sauce mixture; cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp to the sauce and stir until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir the vegetables back into the pan and serve over the brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1135.1 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
SHRIMP AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY
Provided by Lesley Porcelli
Categories Wok Rice Shellfish Vegetable Marinate Stir-Fry Quick & Easy Dinner Seafood Shrimp Fall Winter Self Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce and 2 tablespoon of the wine; pour over shrimp; set aside to marinate. Make garlic stir-fry sauce: Whisk remaining 3 tablespoon soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoon wine, 1 tablespoon of garlic, sugar and red pepper flakes; set aside. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes. Add 2 teaspoon of the oil and raise heat to high. When oil is hot, cook shrimp with marinade until shrimp is pink, about 1 minute; transfer to a plate. Add remaining 2 teaspoon oil to skillet, then snap peas, mushrooms and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic; stir-fry about 2 minutes. Stir in stir-fry sauce and shrimp; let mixture bubble about 1 minute. Serve over rice.
GARLIC SHRIMP STIR-FRY
This entree tastes wonderful and is pretty enough to serve to company. Most of the preparation can be done in advance. Tender shrimp, colorful sweet peppers and crunchy snow peas give it a variety of interesting textures and flavors. -Irene Lalevee, River Vale, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Add the shrimp, peas, peppers, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. stir-fry for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender. Add broth. Cook 1 minute longer or until heated through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 188mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Provided by Jennifer Maeng
Categories Fish Onion Pepper Soy Vegetable Dinner Healthy Self Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy sauce mixture; cook until lightly thickened, about 1 minute. Add vegetables and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are soft, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring often, until shrimp are just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Divide among 4 bowls; serve immediately.
LOW-FAT SHRIMP AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY
This is a wonderful, light stir-fry, perfect for low-carb diets. For those who aren't restricting carbs, this is wonderful atop brown rice or Asian rice noodles (and its still low-fat!!). You can alter the veggies according to taste, or what you have on hand.
Provided by Manda
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In bowl, blend water, soy sauce, wine, cornstarch, and ginger until smooth.
- Set aside.
- Heat oil in large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir fry garlic until softened, about 2 min.
- Add shrimp and stir fry until pink, about 4 min.
- Add broccoli, bell peppers, snow peas, corn, water chestnuts, and scallions.
- Stir fry one minute, mixing well.
- Stir sauce mixture to combine, pour over veggies.
- Cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, 5-7 min.
- ,until sauce thickens and veggies are crisp-tender.
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will help to ensure that the vegetables and shrimp cook evenly.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat: This will help to sear the shrimp and vegetables and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Add the vegetables first: This will give them time to soften before adding the shrimp.
- Cook the shrimp until they are pink and opaque: Overcooking the shrimp will make them tough and rubbery.
- Add the sauce and cook for an additional minute or two: This will help to thicken the sauce and allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve over rice or noodles: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
This low-fat shrimp and veggie stir fry is a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein. Plus, it is low in calories and fat, making it a healthy choice for those who are watching their weight. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this shrimp and veggie stir fry a try. You won't be disappointed!
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