Try this dish for Chinese New Year. The shrimp symbolize happiness, and the scallions represent intelligence. Only 6 Weight Watchers Points per serving.
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Kung Pao Shrimp Stir Fry - Weight Watchers
2014-03-09 17:32:43
Try this dish for Chinese New Year. The shrimp symbolize happiness, and the scallions represent intelligence. Only 6 Weight Watchers Points per serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
933g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1058
Calories from Fat 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g
62%
Saturated Fat 8g
39%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 957mg
319%
Sodium 6635mg
276%
Total Carbohydrates 54g
18%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 26g
Protein 115g
Vitamin A
105%
Vitamin C
309%
Calcium
59%
Iron
50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 3 Tbsp reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp peanut oil, or vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp ginger root, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound(s) uncooked shrimp, (large) peeled, deveined and patted dry
- 3 cup(s) uncooked sugar snap peas, strings removed
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 2 medium uncooked scallion(s), chopped
What you do
- In a small bowl, combine broth, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and sesame oil.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12 inch skillet over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.
- Swirl in peanut oil, add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes, and stir-fry 10 seconds or until fragrant.
- Push garlic mixture to sides of wok, carefully add shrimp, and spread evenly in one layer in wok. Cook undisturbed 1 minute, letting shrimp begin to sear.
- Then, using a metal spatula, stir-fry 30 seconds, incorporating garlic mixture, until shrimp is lightly browned but not cooked through.
- Add sugar snaps and sprinkle on salt, and stir-fry 30 seconds or until just combined.
- Add scallions, restir broth mixture, swirl into wok and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until shrimp is just cooked and vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Yields 1 1/4 cups per serving.
Tips & tricks
- If you prefer just a hint of heat reduce the red pepper flakes to 1/4 tsp.
- Use a shrimp deveiner to quickly peel and devein shrimp. Be sure to pat shrimp dry with paper towels to prevent your stir-fry from turning into a soggy braise.
Adapted from Weight Watchers
Adapted from Weight Watchers
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