Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry

This is an easy dish to get your daily servings of veggies, if you don't mind all the prep work of slicing and dicing.

 

 

1 Tbsp sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil

1 large carrot, sliced

1 small zucchini, sliced

½ small yellow onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ red bell pepper, sliced

2 green onion sprigs, chopped

1-2 baby bok choy, roughly chopped

¼ cup Ponzu sauce

A dash of red pepper flakes

½ lb raw shrimp, peeled and tails removed

½ cup slivered almonds, for garnish

 

1 package of Chow Mein noodles (I prefer the fresh, refrigerated ones vs dry) 

 

In a large wok, or frying pan, heat oil over med high heat. Add carrots and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add remaining veggies with Ponzu sauce and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until veggies are tender. Add shrimp at the end and cook until they turn pink. Remove from heat. 

 

In a pot of boiling water, cook noodles according to directions. Drain. Toss noodles with vegetable and shrimp stir fry. 

 

Serve in a shallow bowl and top with almonds and extra fresh green onions. Drizzle with extra Ponzu sauce, if desired.

 

Variations:

·         Substitute or add sliced yellow squash or mushrooms

·         Add sliced water chestnuts, bamboo shoots or hearts of palm

·        Substitute almonds for cashews

·        Substitute  bok choy for regular or nappa cabbage

·         Add freshly grated ginger

·        Serve over white or brown rice instead of noodles