Chinese Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini and Bell Pepper
Seared shrimp and crisp vegetables get coated in a savory-sweet, gently sour sauce fragrant with ginger, star anise, and cinnamon.
Fits Celiac, Low-FODMAP, Dairy-free and 6 more diets
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Ingredients
- 180 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100 g zucchini, cut into thin half-moons
- 100 g red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 star anise, whole
- 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Salt shrimp; mix tamari, vinegar, maple, ginger, spices, cornstarch, and water.
- Heat oil in a wok; sear shrimp until opaque, then transfer.2 min timer
- Stir-fry zucchini and pepper until tender-crisp and lightly blistered.3 min timer
- Return shrimp; add sauce and toss until thickly coated.2 min timer
- Remove star anise and serve while vegetables remain tender-crisp.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free tamari and cornstarch season the sauce without grain-based ingredients.
- IBS: Garlic-infused olive oil, a small maple portion, zucchini, and bell pepper keep the ingredients simple.
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free tamari and cornstarch bring the sauce together without wheat.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free tamari and cornstarch season and thicken the sauce.
- No pork: Shrimp is the only protein; there is no pork.
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