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Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp

Kelly Senyei
1 February 1, 2015
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Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp recipe on justataste.com

It’s been quite some time since zucchini noodles made their debut around here, and I decided it was about time they steal the spotlight again. Behold, Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp.

Whether you spy a spiralizer among your kitchen gadgets or not, this quick and easy recipe is guaranteed to become a weekly dinner staple among stir-fry fans. And there’s not a bottled marinade or store-bought stir-fry sauce in sight because we are going the DIY route from start to finish.

Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp recipe on justataste.com

I like using a mandoline to make zucchini noodles because the gadget has so many other uses as well (hello, homemade potato chips!). But if you don’t own a mandoline or a spiralizer, have no fear. There’s plenty of other ways to make zucchini noodles using a regular ol’ chef’s knife and vegetable peeler.

Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp recipe on justataste.com

And the real key to stir-fry success is to have all of your ingredients prepared before you fire up the flames. Stir-frying is a super-quick cooking technique, so you’ll want everything within reach to avoid a mad-dash across the kitchen.

Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp recipe on justataste.com

Best of all, everything cooks up in a single skillet or wok, starting with shrimp and ending with a rainbow of vegetables. This colorful meal-in-a-bowl is so flavorful that you won’t even notice the absence of noodles or rice.

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Long story short: Easy homemade stir-fry sauce + zucchini noodles + chopped veggies + garlicky shrimp = the ultimate (healthy!) takeout fake-out that will be on your table in 30 minutes or less.

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Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 Tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 
1 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined 
1 medium bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2/3 cup sliced red onions
1 cup sugar snap peas
2 medium zucchini, cut into noodles (See Kelly’s Note)
  Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and cornstarch. Set the mixture aside.

Place a large sauté pan or wok over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and and heat it for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add the shrimp to the pan and cook, stirring as needed, until the shrimp are cooked throughout and pink on all sides, about 3 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then transfer them to a bowl, leaving any liquid in the pan.

Increase the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, then add the bell pepper, carrots, red onions and snow peas and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp but tender. Add the prepared sauce and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Return the shrimp to the pan, stirring to combine, then add the zucchini noodles and cook, tossing to coat, for 1 minute.

Transfer the stir-fry to serving plates, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Kelly’s Note: 

You can make zucchini noodles using a variety of gadgets, including a mandoline (pictured in recipe), a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 369g
Weight Watchers Points: 8

Calories
- 270
Total Fat
- 12g
Saturated Fat - 2g
Trans Fat - 0g
Total Carbohydrate
- 20g
Dietary Fiber - 3g
Total Sugars - 10g
Protein
- 19g

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The nutritional data provided in the table above was calculated by a Registered Dietician inputting the ingredients and amounts used into SuperTracker, a USDA program. The figures are an estimate based on the ingredients and amounts used to prepare this food item and should not be considered to be 100% accurate, as results may vary depending on the type of ingredient or amount used to prepare this food item.

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