Ww Hunan Shrimp

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Weight Watchers

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Shrimp, Stir-fry, Weight Watchers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black bean sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

  1. Combine the shrimp with 1 tbl of the cornstarch in a medium bowl; toss well to coat and set aside.

  2. Combine the broth, soy sauce, black bean sauce, chili-garlic sauce and the remaining 2 tsps cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.

  3. Heat a nonstick wok or a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.

  4. Swirl in 2 tsps of the oil, then add the shrimp.

  5. Stir-fry until just opaque in the center, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.

  6. Swirl in the remaining 1 tsp oil, then add the ginger and onion.

  7. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  8. Add the bell peppers and asparagus; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.

  9. Add the shrimp and broth mixture.

  10. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.

  11. Serve over rice.

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