Shrimp with Green Peas and Cashew
User Reviews
2.7
9 reviews
Average
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Shrimp with Green Peas and Cashew
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Looking for an easy dinner idea? Shrimp with green peas and cashews is ready in minutes yet packs incredible flavor. Perfect over steamed rice or noodles!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced thinly
- 2 stalks celery, sliced thinly on a bias
- 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- ½ cup roasted cashews, unsalted
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Stir-fry Sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine egg white and cornstarch. Whisk until frothy. well.
- Add shrimp and coat evenly. Marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes and drain well.
- In a bowl, combine stir-fry sauce ingredients: water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, brown sugar, and the 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a wok or wide pan over high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add shrimp and cook until the color changes to pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- Remove excess oil except for about 1 tablespoon. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add carrots and celery and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 to 40 seconds or until half done.
- Add stir fry sauce (make sure to stir first to disperse cornstarch) and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add green peas and shrimp. Continue to cook, stirring to combine, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until green peas and shrimps are heated through and vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Add roasted cashews and gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
333kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1745mg
(73%)
Potassium
511mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3120IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1745mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 511mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3120IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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