Diabetes-friendly dinner

Lemongrass Shrimp Stir-Fry

Name: Lemongrass Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: southeast asian
Ingredients: 400 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 pieces lemongrass stalks (finely chopped); 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced); 200 grams broccoli florets; 1 medium carrot (julienned); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium); 1 tablespoon ginger (grated); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 medium lime (juiced); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

A fragrant and zesty shrimp stir-fry with lemongrass and vegetables.

Prep 15 minCook 15 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

15g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

25g

Protein

10g

Fat

250

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

400 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 pieces lemongrass stalks (finely chopped)
1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
200 grams broccoli florets
1 medium carrot (julienned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 medium lime (juiced)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Method

1
Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass; sauté until fragrant.
3
Add shrimp and cook until pink.
4
Add bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot; stir-fry until tender-crisp.
5
Stir in soy sauce and lime juice.
6
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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