February 7, 2020
Thai Shrimp and Bok Choy
Quick and flavorful, this shrimp dish makes a good weeknight meal.
Servings: 2
Calories: 384kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
- 1 inch piece of ginger grated
- 1 stalk of lemongrass cut the lemongrass into thirds and smashed with the side of a knife to release more flavor
- hot red pepper chopped, optional – leave out if nightshade free (keep the seeds and membrane for more heat)
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 pound shrimp largest available
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons monk fruit or liquid stevia to taste or add a couple tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 cups bok choy roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup basil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat and when hot add the ginger, lemongrass, pepper, and onions. Cook for 3 minutes or until the ginger browns slightly.
- Add the shrimp and as soon as they turn opaque, add the lime juice, fish sauce, sweetener, and bok choy. Cook, stirring frequently until the bok choy is softened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and basil.
Nutrition Facts
Thai Shrimp and Bok Choy
Amount per Serving
Calories
384
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
572
mg
191
%
Sodium
3932
mg
171
%
Potassium
525
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
49
g
98
%
Vitamin A
3834
IU
77
%
Vitamin C
50
mg
61
%
Calcium
433
mg
43
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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