Broccoli, Cashew, and Shrimp Stir-Fry

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Wine Recommendation

Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-oz) pkg stir fry rice noodles
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 Tbsp plus 2 tsp cornstarch, divided
  • 2 lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
  • 1 cup less sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup less sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 Tbsp ginger paste 
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 cups salted cashew halves
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions; keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together egg whites and 1 Tbsp cornstarch in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  3. Cook shrimp, in 3 batches, in hot vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes per side or until just pink. Drain on wire racks set over paper towels.
  4. Steam broccoli according to package directions; keep warm.
  5. Meanwhile, whisk together broth, soy sauce, mirin, ginger paste, 2 tsp cornstarch, and red pepper in a bowl.
  6. Sauté garlic in hot sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 30 seconds. Add nuts and onions; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
  7. Add broth mixture to garlic mixture in skillet; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute or until sauce is thickened.
  8. Add shrimp and broccoli; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Toss with hot noodles. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 10
Calories
551
551
Fat (g) 28 28
Sat. Fat (g) 5 5
Protein (g) 22 22
Carb (g) 55 55
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 951 951
T. Sugs (g) 5 5
A. Sugs (g) 0 0

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