Ginger Shrimp Recipe

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Ginger Shrimp
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
371
Calories
Total time
36
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse off asparagus, snap off tough ends, and cut diagonally into 1 1/2 inch lengths.
  2. Peel the water chestnuts, rinse under cool water and slice thinly.
  3. Halve the jalapeños. Remove the seeds and veins and very finely chop. You should have about 2 tablespoons.Place in a mound on a platter.
  4. Peel the ginger and very finely chop to equal about 3 tablespoons. Place on the platter with the jalapeños.
  5. Rinse the cilantro and coarsely chop the leaves.
  6. Trim the scallions and chop the entire length, including the green part. Place on the platter.
  7. These ingredients may be prepared in advance, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated until needed.
  8. Halve the onion. Peel and very thinly slice.
  9. When ready to serve, heat a large wok or frying pan over a high flame.
  10. As it is heating, assemble all the ingredients within reach.
  11. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot pan and swirl around.
  12. Quickly sauté the sliced onions for 1 minute.
  13. When they appear to be half done, add the asparagus.
  14. Stir fry, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the onions are tender and a light brown and the asparagus is bright green, about 1 minute.
  15. Transfer to a platter and set aside while cooking the remaining ingredients.
  16. Return the pan to high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
  17. Cook the ginger until it becomes golden and develops a rich aroma, about 30 seconds.
  18. Add the shrimp and quickly stir fry, tossing constantly with the spatula, until it becomes opaque and pink, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  19. Add salt and white pepper to taste.
  20. Quickly add the jalapeños, cilantro, scallions, and the sliced water chestnuts. Stir fry 30 seconds.
  21. Add the pine nuts and return the cooked onions and asparagus to the pan and quickly toss to combine.
  22. Drizzle with the sesame oil.
  23. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
  24. Transfer to a large platter and serve immediately, accompanied with fluffy white rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 371.24 Kcal (1554 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.55g 42%
Cholesterol 39.44mg 13%
Sodium 781.52mg 33%
Potassium 335.66mg 7%
Total Carbs 25.65g 9%
Sugars 2.8g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Protein 8.89g 18%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.6 Kcal (827 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.66g 42%
Cholesterol 20.99mg 13%
Sodium 415.98mg 33%
Potassium 178.66mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.65g 9%
Sugars 1.49g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 13%
Protein 4.73g 18%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 21%
Iron 1.6mg 17%
Calcium 26.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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