Shrimp & Cashew Stir-Fry
Shrimp & Cashew Stir-Fry
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Dry white wine
- 1/4 cup Chicken stock
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 1 pound Uncooked medium to large shrimp - peeled & deveined
- 4 cups Fresh stir-fry veggies (broccoli, carrots, pea pods, peppers, etc)
- 2 to 3 cloves Garlic - minced
- 1 tsp Fresh grated ginger - optional
- 1/3 cup Cashews - save a few for garnish
- 1 to 3 tsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 3 Scallions - optional
Instructions
- Whisk together first three ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat canola oil over med-high heat in a large sauté pan or wok.
- Add shrimp and cook on one side for about a minute.
- Flip over shrimp and cook another minute or so until it just turns pink.
- Add the stir fry veggies and cook over medium to high heat for a minute or two, stirring often.
- Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add cornstarch mixture and ginger to the pan.
- Bring to a boil until sauce thickens.
- If too thick add a bit more stock.
- Add sesame oil and soy sauce to taste.
- Add cashews.
- Serve over steamed white or brown rice.
- Garnish with extra cashews and scallions on top.
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Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6224IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
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When do you add the cashews? The recipe only says to add extra cashews for garnish.
Hi Susie. Thanks for catching that! I fixed the recipe. You add them right at the end. You can save a few to garnish the top before serving if you like. -Amy
Hi Marinne. Served over rice this serves about 4. Thanks!
How many does this serve?