Ready, set, stir-fry! Welcome to the exciting world of shrimp stir-fries, where health meets flavor in a whirlwind of culinary delight. Shrimp stir-fries are not just a quick and nutritious choice for a weeknight meal, they're also a showstopper at social gatherings. Why? Because there's something undeniably special about shrimp—it has the power to turn a humble stir-fry into a gourmet masterpiece!
Recipe Info
2-3 Yield Servings
13 Ingredients
10 Preparation Time
15 Cooking Time
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb medium Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup Hungry Squirrel Keto Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoons of Butter
- 1-2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 Zuchini
- 2 tablespoons of Water
- 1 Carrot coined
- 1 head of Brocolli, chopped into florets
- 1 lemon
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Chef Notes:
A standing ovation to the fabulous Risa, a.k.a @keto.risa from The Squirrel Squad®️, who filmed her thrilling journey cooking this fantastic recipe. She serves up a pro tip that's worth its weight in gold: "Serve with low carb rice options. My favorite rice alternative is riced cauliflower". Now, who wouldn't want to take advice from this keto queen?
Remember, folks, stir-frying is not a leisurely stroll—it's a sprint. There's no room for dilly-dallying or last-minute prep. So, chop, dice, and slice all your ingredients before you even think about turning on that stove.
But what's a stir-fry without a killer sauce, right? Enter Hungry Squirrel's Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce. It's zesty, it's tangy, it's sweet, and oh boy, does it pack a punch! This fiery fiesta of flavors features zero added sugar and only ten calories per serving. Set your taste buds alight without setting back your diet—now that's what we call a win-win!
Directions:
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Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with a paper towel
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In a large skillet over high heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter
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Add shrimp to skillet by spreading across the pan in a single layer
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Cook without touching for 1 minute
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Flip shrimp and cook for an additional minute
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Once shrimp is light pink and cooked through, remove from the pan and set aside on a plate
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Reduce stove top heat to medium-high and add a drizzle of olive oil to the hot pan
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Toss in the peppers and zucchini and cook until they are slightly browned and starting to soften. Once cooked remove from pan, and set aside
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Drizzle more olive oil into the pan, and add broccoli florets and carrots, seasoning wit salt and pepper to taste
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Sautee for 2 minutes, and then add 2 tablespoons of water, cover with lid and let steam for 3 minutes
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Drain any excess water, and add back in the zucchini, peppers and more olive oil
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Add in the Hungry Squirrel Keto Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce, returning pan to high heat
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Once the sauce starts to simmer, return shrimp to the pan, tossing everything together
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Cook for about another minute, letting sauce start to thicken
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Remove the pan from the heat, and squeeze some fresh lemon juice over top and serve