Garlicky Shrimp Stir-fry with Shiitakes and Bok Choy
Searching for a speedy dinner option that's low in calories and simple to prepare? Look no further! This delicious stir-fry is not only easy on the waistline, but it also caters to gluten-free diets and aligns beautifully with Whole30 or Paleo eating plans, as it contains no soy sauce whatsoever. Recipe title: "Garlicky Shrimp Stir-fry with Shiitakes and Bok Choy"
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Ingredients
- 4 baby bok choy
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms
- 1- inch knob fresh ginger
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch*
- 1 tablespoon mirin*
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1½ pounds shrimp
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
Slice the bok choy into 1⁄2-inch pieces across its width, ensuring to keep the leaves and stalks separate from each other.
- 2
Finely chop the garlic. Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms and slice the caps thinly. Peel and finely chop the ginger.
- 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine the stock, cornstarch, and mirin, whisking until well blended.
- 4
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add the bok choy stalks and shiitakes, arranging them in a single layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Allow to cook undisturbed until the bottoms begin to brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until they begin to soften, around another 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate the crushed red pepper, garlic, ginger, and bok choy leaves, stirring to mix everything together. Sauté until the mixture is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 6
Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper on both sides. Add the shrimp to the pan with the vegetables and cook until they turn just pink, about 1 to 2 minutes for each side.
- 7
Move all the ingredients to the sides of the pan, creating a space in the center. Pour the stock mixture into this space and let it simmer until it thickens, which should take about 2 minutes. Stir everything together to ensure it's well coated, then remove the skillet from the heat. Taste the stir-fry and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- 8
If desired, serve the stir-fry over rice (note that rice is not included in the nutritional information).
Nutrition Information
Notes & Tips
- *For whole30 or paleo replace cornstarch with arrow root powder, and mirin with rice vinegar.
- Adapted from the cookbook Plated: Weeknight Dinners, Weekend Feasts and Everything in Between