Zucchini Stir Fry with Shrimp
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Zucchini Stir Fry with Shrimp
Description
Zucchini Stir Fry with Shrimp showcases peeled, deveined shrimp cooked quickly in sesame oil until just opaque, preserving their tenderness. Carrots are sautéed briefly before adding zucchini noodles and a sauce made from peanut butter powder, tamari, fresh lime juice, brown sugar, Sriracha, and ginger, thickened with cornstarch. The ingredients are stirred together allowing the noodles to absorb the rich, nutty, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy sauce. Fresh mint and chopped peanuts added at the end bring brightness and texture to the dish.
The stir fry features light noodles that contrast with the succulent shrimp and tender-crisp carrots. The method of cooking shrimp separately and then combining ensures they remain juicy without overcooking. This dish can serve as a satisfying lunch or dinner, paired simply with steamed rice or enjoyed on its own for a lower-carb meal.
The recipe notes indicate it is compatible with Weight Watchers Smart Points, making it a reasonable choice for those tracking points. Using fresh lime juice and controlling the amount of Sriracha allows adjusting brightness and heat to taste.
Ingredients
- ¾ lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter powder
- 3 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce if not gluten free
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 oz zucchini noodles package of
- 2 carrot julienned
- 3 tablespoon peanut chopped
- ¼ cup mint fresh, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix lime juice, peanut butter powder, tamari, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk well until there are no lumps.
- Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 4-5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and bright pink. Remove from pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to pan and add carrots. Saute for two minutes and add zucchini noodles and sauce. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes. Be sure to cover noodles in sauce.
- Add shrimp back to pan and fresh mint, if using. Stir for another minute.
- Serve with fresh mint and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- The recipe is weighted Smart Points friendly with a total of 6 points.
- Adding fresh mint at the end enhances flavor and adds a fresh note.
- Chopped peanuts provide texture and complement the peanut butter flavored sauce.
- Cooking shrimp separately before the vegetables prevents overcooking and preserves their texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1494mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5215IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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