Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 large shrimp, raw, peeled; 5 cups green tea, divided; 2 tablespoons ginger, minced, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 12 ounces Chinese cabbage, shredded; ½ cup snow peas; 1 cup broccoli floret; 12 red pepper, thinly sliced; 12 yellow pepper, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, thinly sliced on diagonal; 2 (2 g) bags green tea; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sesame seed oil, divided; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 fresh bean sprout; 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced; 1 green onion, sliced

Servings: persons

16 large shrimp, raw, peeled
5 cups green tea, divided
2 tablespoons ginger, minced, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced, divided
1 tablespoon peanut oil
12 ounces Chinese cabbage, shredded
½ cup snow peas
1 cup broccoli floret
12 red pepper, thinly sliced
12 yellow pepper, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced on diagonal
2 (2 g) bags green tea
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame seed oil, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 fresh bean sprout
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
1 green onion, sliced

1
Make 5 cups of green tea.
2
Reserve 2 tea bags.
3
Reserve 1 cup, and paoch shrimp in 4 cups of green tea with half the garlic and ginger.
4
Simmer 4 min (should be opaque but not cooked) heat the peanut oil in a preheated deep frying pan.
5
lower heat slightly.
6
add the remaining garlic, then stir in cabbage, snow peas, broccoli, peppers, carrots, and contents of 2 green tea bags.
7
Stir fry for 4 minutes.
8
add 1 cup green tea, rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp sesame seed oil, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce, cover and cook for 3 ninutes.
9
remove the lid and stir in rest of sesame seed oil, bean sprouts, water chestnutt and shrimp, toss for 1 minute.
10
Garnish with green onions and voila!

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 large shrimp, raw, peeled, 5 cups green tea, divided, 2 tablespoons ginger, minced, divided, 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided, and more.

Yes, Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low-Cal Green-Tea-Poached Shrimp Stir-Fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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