Thai Shrimp Stir-fry

This is a fun and quick stir-fry. By adding whole wheat pasta, we are giving it a healthy modern twist. Shrimp are an excellent addition to your regular meal routine filled with a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

1  package of large or jumbo shrimp (340 grams), de-veined and unshelled
4  Kaffir leaves
1  tbs of lemon grass
1  tbs of lemon grass water from the lemon grass jar
2  tsp of fresh ginger minced
1  tsp of fish sauce
2  tsp of soya sauce light, reduced sodium content
3  cloves of garlic, minced
1  tbs of seasoned rice vinegar
1  pinch of hot pepper flakes
1  head of broccoli cut into small pieces
1  lemon
1  inch of thickness of whole wheat spaghetti pasta
1  tbs of olive oil
    salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

Mix the 10 first ingredients together, they will be the marinade. Place the shrimp in the marinade and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 4 hours.

When you are almost ready to eat, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, meaning a little firm on the inside, approximately 8 minutes.

Using your steamer, place broccoli and add a pinch of salt, steam for 4 minutes. Simultaneously, place a large pan on medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and when the pan is hot add the shrimp. Preferably, use a non-stick skillet. Try laying each shrimp directly on the pan. It will take approximately 2 minutes per side to cook the shrimp, or until they turn pink.

Remove the shrimp from the pan and onto a side plate. Add the remaining marinade to the hot skillet, let it come to a boil and add the pasta, and broccoli. Sauté the mixture for 2 minutes. Transfer to a large serving plate, arrange shrimp on top and serve.


TIP DU JOUR:
If you don’t have a steamer, place the broccoli in a medium size bowl, add 2 tbsp of water and sprinkle salt on top. Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe cover or another dish large enough to cover the bowl. Place the bowl in a microwave and cook it for approximately 4-5 minutes. Steaming time will depend on your microwave as well the amount of food you will be steaming. So start with a shorter time and if need add more time.