I have a doctorate in Physical Therapy with specialization in Women's Health issues. I love what I do and I have the best patients ever! BUT- This is not a Physical Therapy blog (though I will share some cool tips in that area). Instead I am using this blog to share with everyone the very cool things I am always learning in life. Patients, friends, family, co-workers and things I have learned myself will contribute to this blog. Hope you find some cool new things for yourself! Enjoy!

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Shrimp Stir Fry

Ready for another super easy, low fat, low salt and gluten free meal??  I love simple and therefore I love my Wok.  Stir Fry is not only super easy and very flexible but FAST.  So fast in fact, you have to be fully prepared before you start putting anything in there.  Have everything cut up and ready to go.  TIP: Make sure all veggies and meats are DRY by patting them dry with a paper towel.  If there is excess water you will get a lot of smoking and spitting because of the high heat nature of the Wok.  TIP: Also, make sure you are using a high heat oil (Peanut, Grapeseed, Canola, Corn, Soybean or Coconut Oil) this will decrease smoking and bitterness. Olive Oil is not recommended for Stir Fry. 
TIP: cook the thicker and harder veggies first

Below is what I used but feel free to get creative and throw in veggies, spices, meats and/or fish.

Prep Time: 20 Mintues
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:
4-5 cups of broccoli florets (1-2 broccoli crowns)
1 yellow squash, sliced then quartered
1 zucchini, sliced then quartered
1 package of sliced mushrooms
2 bundles of scallions, chopped
1 bag raw frozen shrimp, de-shelled and deveined (I usually buy ones that are already deveined)
Parmesian Cheese
Cracked Pepper
Mrs Dash Garlic and Herb
Grapeseed Oil
(Prego is pictured because I originally thought I would put my stir fry in a red sauce but it was so good without it, I didn't use it)

Directions:
1) Heat oil in Wok or pan for no more than a minute and then add in the broccoli, squash and zucchini.  Sprinkle Mrs Dash and pepper over veggies.  Cook, stirring occasionally for 7 minutes (or less, watch it for when it starts getting soft)
2) Add the mushrooms and scallions and cook for another 3-4 minutes
3) Remove veggies and set aside
4) Cook shrimp (spread evenly on the bottom of the pan). Cook for 3-4 minutes until pink, flipping half way through.  I sprinkled pepper and Mrs Dash on these too. 
5) Add the veggies and mix well.  Cook an additional 3 minutes.
6) Remove from heat and let cool some then sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese

I served it over Thai noodles for my weekly lunches
Enjoy!






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