Healthy Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry over cauliflower or basmati rice
Prep time 10-15 min
Cook time - 10 min
Ingredients for Marinade
1/2 tbsp grated ginger
1/2 tbsp tamari or low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup toasted Sesame Oil
1/4 cup Brown Rice Vinegar
1 peeled and minced garlic clove
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Ingredients for Stir Fry
2 tablespoons of peanut oil or coconut oil (peanut and coconut oil have a high smoke point)
2 pinches of sea salt
1 pound of wild cleaned shrimp (serves 2-3 people)
1 yellow onion
2 red peppers
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup toasted cashews
Alternative veggies include
2 chopped carrots
3-4 chopped baby bok choy
1/2 head of chopped cabbage
Instructions
1) whisk marinade and add cleaned shrimp. Marinate at least 30 min or up to a few hours if you have time
2) chop onion, peppers, broccoli, carrots, bok choy and cabbage
3) In a small frying pan toast cashews for 3-5 minutes until you see they are turning golden brown. Set aside
4) In a large wok or frying pan sauté in 1 tbsp of peanut or coconut oil
5) Sautee onions first until they start to sweat
6) Add in carrots, cabbage and/or broccoli sauté for 2 min
7) Simultaneously in a separate pan saute a tbsp of peanut or coconut oil and add shrimp. Cover and sauté for 2-3 min on each side.
8) Add the leftover marinade from shrimp to the veggies
9) Add the book choy and red peppers at the end and sauté for 3 min while shrimp is cooking.
10) Once the shrimp is done add to veggies. Add cashews
11) To add additional flavor add a tbsp or 2 of toasted sesame oil
12) Serve over cauliflower or basmati rice
