Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Asian Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp
Servings: 4
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Take on the takeout with a quick and healthy Asian stir-fry recipe starring zucchini noodles and shrimp.

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

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and cornstarch. Set the mixture aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer the stir-fry to serving plates, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
  6. 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.

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