healthy shrimp stir fry.

After a fun weekend out of town with friends, this healthy shrimp stir fry is the perfect dinner to get my food and fitness routine back on track. It, of course, is 21 Day Fix approved – as I’m starting my second Fix today! I will be doing the “doubles option,” which means that during the last week of this Fix I will be doubling up on daily workouts. Since research shows that your resting metabolic rate is elevated for several hours after exercise, doing a quick 30 minute workout in the morning and one in the evening should help to rev up my metabolism and create a catalyst for reaching my goals! 🙂

But, back to my healthy shrimp stir fry! This recipe is not only good for you, but it really was delicious. I love the pairing of red bell peppers with shrimp. You can also add in green veggies like broccoli, green beans or snap peas – which is something I plan to try next time! My favorite thing to serve with this stir fry is jasmine rice, but brown rice works great too!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons low sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white-rice vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons carrot, grated
• 4 1/2 ounces shrimp, uncooked

 

• In a small bowl, mix together broth, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar. Set aside.
• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add onion to skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining vegetables along with the stir fry mixture, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add shrimp and cook until they turn pink.