COLORFUL CRAB STIR-FRY

Colorful Crab Stir-Fry image

My love for seafood has carried over from childhood, when we used to fish together as a family. So I was happy to find this change-of-pace recipe that combines stir-fry with seafood. It tastes like a special treat but is a breeze to prepare.-Lee Deneau, Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry carrots in oil. Add the peas, red pepper, ginger and garlic; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and gradually add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add crab; heat through. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges