LOW-FAT SHRIMP AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY

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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

2/3 cup water
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2-1 teaspoon powdered ginger or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups broccoli florets, blanched
1 large red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
4 ounces snow peas
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, nuggets drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 scallions, sliced

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.

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