The best thing about healthy shrimp stir fry recipes is that they’re naturally low in calories and high in protein. Plus you can develop the best pan-seared sauce flavors with simple pantry staples like orange juice, spices, and a pinch of cornstarch. Then just add your favorite frozen vegetable mix, and you have the ultimate weeknight dinner in about 20 minutes with only 2 Weight Watchers points.
If you’re really in the mood to go all out, add a cup or two of cauliflower rice. It barely adds calories and it’s zero points! The shrimp are so scrumptious too. They’re very versatile and go with almost anything savory. The flavor profile created with this dish is heavenly. It reminds me of eating out with my favorite friends at my favorite Asian cuisine restaurants.
I also love the fact that this healthy shrimp recipe is so quick and easy, especially when you use a frozen vegetable mix. You can throw them straight in the pan frozen. The moisture releases into the pan and adds to the flavor and consistency of the light sauce.
Why you should try this recipe
- This dish is a simple one pan meal
- It makes an extremely flavorful light sauce from minimal ingredients
- Feeds the whole family
- Low in carbs and calories and high in protein
- Only 2 WW points
- Makes 5 hearty portions which is great for meal prep
Ingredients
- 1 lbs raw shrimp deveined and de-shelled
- 2 cups frozen vegetable medley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 shallots garlic
- ¼ cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- Green onion for garnish
How to make Weight Watchers shrimp stir fry (step by step)
- Combine the shrimp, soy sauce, orange juice, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl
- Bring your skillet to medium high heat then add the oil, shallots, and garlic
- Brown them for 1-2 minutes then toss in the shrimp
- Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes, flip them over, then add the frozen vegetables
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes
- Add the green onion while the shrimp are still hot in the pan
Variations and substitutions
- Flavor enhancement recommendations for your stir fry include: a splash of lemon juice, a little bit of wasabi, some ginger paste, or even some miso paste!
- Pick your favorite vegetable mix. You can use frozen or make a fresh mix of your own.
- Examples of fresh vegetables that would be great include: baby corn, eggplant, bell peppers, and Bok choy.
- Make it oil free by using non stick cooking spray and a splash of chicken broth.
- Choose your favorite oil, for example: soybean, avocado, vegetable, olive, peanut, etc.
Tips and tricks
- Set the frozen vegetables out while you’re sautéing the shallots, garlic, and shrimp. That way they thaw a little bit but not all the way.
- Add a cup or two of cauliflower rice — no points added!
- Use your favorite vegetable mix. I used an Asian style blend but you can use anything. For example: carrots, corn, and peas!
What can I add to stir-fry for flavor?
The great thing about stir frys is that you can develop amazing flavor with minimal healthy ingredients. You can keep the whole dish low calorie and delicious at the same time!
What is stir fry?
Stir-frying is a quick and easy way to cook varieties of food in a hot skillet or wok. As indicated by the name, the dish is constantly stirred while cooking. This immerses the flavors while developing that heavenly sauté style of flavor. You can add herbs like oregano, cilantro, or basil! Other spices such as coriander, cardamom, turmeric, or even Chinese 5 spice would be scrumptious. Other additions that add flavor to stir frys include lemon zest, lemon grass, or citrus juice!
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Weight Watchers Shrimp Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp deveined and de-shelled
- 2 cups frozen vegetable medley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp, soy sauce, orange juice, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl
- Bring your skillet to medium high heat then add the oil, shallots, and garlic
- Brown them for 1-2 minutes then toss in the shrimp
- Cook the shrimp for 3 minutes, flip them over, then add the frozen vegetables
- Cook for another 3-4 minutes
- Add the green onion while the shrimp are still hot in the pan
Nutrition
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