Thai Shrimp and Eggplant Stir-Fry - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Laraine Perri
This unique stir-fry dish is made with shrimp and eggplant. Serve with lime wedges and rice noodles, if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 5 tsp. peanut oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 slender Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 Fresno chilies, seeded and slivered
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 cup loosely torn basil leaves
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Cooked rice noodles, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar and 2 Tbsp. water.
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat until very hot; swirl to coat skillet. Add shrimp and stir-fry until just pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add 2 tsp. oil and half of eggplant to skillet. Cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes, then stir-fry for 30 seconds. Transfer to bowl with shrimp. Add another 2 tsp. oil; repeat with remaining eggplant. Make a well in center and add remaining 1 tsp. oil, garlic, chilies and scallion. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, eggplant and sauce to skillet. Cook, tossing well, until heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in basil. Serve with lime wedges and rice noodles, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.
Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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