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Summer Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-fry

Summer Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-fry

Stir-fries are quick, versatile, and pack a variety of flavors and textures into a one-pot meal. This shrimp and pineapple version features a colorful variety of snap peas, pineapple, basil, and bell pepper.

You can switch up the vegetables for any you have on hand and add a different protein like chicken or tofu. No matter how you mix it up, it cooks in about 15 minutes, making it a great, healthy option for a busy week night.

Shrimp and Pineapple Stirfry

Stir-fry Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil, divided

1.5 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (can be fresh or thawed from frozen)

2 large heads of broccoli, chopped

2 cups fresh snap peas

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts

1/2 medium whole pineapple, chopped

1 small bunch or about 12 basil leaves, thinly sliced

2 tsp sesame seeds

Summer Shrimp and Pineapple Stir-fryTeriyaki Sauce:

1/4 cup reduced sodium tamari

1/2 cup cold water

1 Tbsp lime juice

2 Tbsp finely grated ginger (or 1 tsp powdered ginger)

2 tsp cornstarch

1 tsp honey (can sub agave or brown sugar)

Dash or red pepper flakes, if desired

Makes 6 servings (about 2 cups each).

Per Serving: 270 calories, 3.5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 33 g carbohydrate, 29 g protein, 7 g fiber, 640 mg sodium.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes


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