Shrimp and Asparagus Stir-Fry Recipe — Transformations Weight Loss

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Ingredients:

4 ½ oz. protein, 1 Veggie, and
1 carb per serving

  • 5 oz medium or large peeled, raw shrimp

  • 1½ cup asparagus, in 1" pieces

  • 1 tbsp garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp ginger root, minced

  • juice and zest of ½ lemon *
     

  • ½ cup brown rice, cooked

Instructions:

  1. Preheat pan on MED heat

  2. Add shrimp, garlic, and ginger into preheated pan

  3. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes (Add small amount of water if necessary)

  4. Snap off the woody ends of asparagus and discard. Cut remaining asparagus into 1" pieces

  5. Remove shrimp and add asparagus and sprinkle with the lemon juice

  6. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes

  7. Put the shrimp back into the pan and heat for 1 minute or until all ingredients are the same temperature

  8. Serve over rice and sprinkle with the zest of the ½ lemon

Hint: If your lemon is not very juicy, microwave it for 10 seconds to help it release its juices.