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Sha Cha Shrimp Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 129

Ingredients

  • 12 large shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 2 tsps cornstarch
  • 2 tsps cold water
  • 1 tsp soy or tamari sauce
  • 2 tsps neutral oil untoasted sesame or grapeseed
  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and diced
  • 1/2 red onion cut into half-moon slices
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced or grated
  • 2 TBS sha cha sauce
  • 3-1/2 TBS vegetable stock or water
  • 2 scallions sliced for garnish
  • 2 tsps toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, water, and soy sauce or tamari. Place the cleaned shrimp in the bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a wok or large, heavy skillet on high. Add the cooking oil to the hot pan. Add the peppers, onion slices, garlic, and ginger to the oil. Stir fry until aromatic and the onions begin to wilt, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and cook until just barely starting to turn pink, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the sha cha sauce and stock to the wok or pan. Simmer until the liquid has thickened and the shrimp are cooked, but not rubbery.
  • Serve immediately over white or brown rice. Top with scallions and sesame seeds.

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Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1048mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3857IU | Vitamin C: 157mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg