Cook the Book: Stir-Fried Shrimp with Lo Mein and Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Cook the Book: Stir-Fried Shrimp with Lo Mein and Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine right to your kitchen! Our Stir-Fried Shrimp with Lo Mein and Ginger-Sesame Vinaigrette is a delightful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends while being entirely dairy-free. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it's perfect for lunch, dinner, or any occasion where you want to serve something special.

This dish features succulent shrimp marinated in a zesty ginger-sesame vinaigrette, which infuses each bite with a burst of flavor. Paired with perfectly cooked lo mein noodles, crisp julienned vegetables like carrots and green cabbage, and earthy shiitake mushrooms, every mouthful is a delicious harmony of textures and tastes. The addition of toasted black and white sesame seeds adds a delightful crunch and enhances the dish's nutty profile.

Whether you're looking to spice up your weeknight meals or impress guests at a dinner party, this recipe serves up to 10 persons, making it ideal for gatherings. With a caloric breakdown that's balanced between protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can indulge guilt-free. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok, and embark on this flavorful journey that will transport your taste buds straight to the bustling streets of Asia!

Ingredients

  • 15 mL sesame seeds black toasted
  • 200 grams carrots julienned
  • 280 grams cabbage green julienned
  • 910 grams lo mein noodles fresh
  • 15 mL vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • 55 grams spring onion thinly sliced
  • 300 mL sesame seed 
  • 280 grams mushroom caps sliced
  • kilogram shrimp deveined peeled
  • 15 mL sesame seed white toasted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wok

Directions

  1. Toss the shrimp in half of the vinaigrette; let marinate at least 2 hours.
  2. Cook the lo mein noodles in boiling, salted water. Shock in an ice bath, drain, and add the remaining vinaigrette; toss.
  3. Heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan.
  4. Remove the shrimp from marinade; sear in hot oil.
  5. Remove shrimp from pan and reserve. (Keep the shrimp marinade, and use it as necessary while stir-frying the vegetables.)
  6. Add the cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms to the hot pan. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender, adding some of the reserved shrimp marinade to moisten as necessary.
  7. Return cooked shrimp and any remaining marinade to pan. Toss to evenly distribute and heat through.
  8. For each serving, place 6 1/2 ounces (185 grams) of stir-fry on a bed of 3 1/2 ounces (91 grams) lo mein noodles; garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories552kcal
Protein23.6%
Fat22.57%
Carbs53.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.98
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
21.011739181436%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:552.22kcal
27.61%
Fat:14.12g
21.72%
Saturated Fat:1.81g
11.29%
Carbohydrates:75.74g
25.25%
Net Carbohydrates:69.55g
25.29%
Sugar:2.7g
3%
Cholesterol:161mg
53.67%
Sodium:419.79mg
18.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.2g
66.4%
Vitamin A:3425.36IU
68.51%
Copper:1.3mg
65.18%
Phosphorus:393.28mg
39.33%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.71%
Vitamin K:35.31µg
33.63%
Magnesium:120.9mg
30.22%
Calcium:290.31mg
29.03%
Fiber:6.19g
24.77%
Zinc:3.37mg
22.47%
Iron:3.95mg
21.96%
Potassium:573.82mg
16.39%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.65%
Vitamin C:12.46mg
15.11%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.53%
Selenium:8.93µg
12.76%
Vitamin B3:2.32mg
11.61%
Folate:43.29µg
10.82%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.21%
Vitamin B5:0.55mg
5.49%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.14%