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Garlic and Chili Shrimp With Bok Choy
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows
Rest day
This shrimp stir-fry combines crisp veggies and a zesty, spicy-sour sauce.
The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves.
We’ll rest both days this weekend, as we just went five days in a row to complete our test. If you missed any test days, make them up now.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp coconut oil
¼ cup snap peas, trimmed
½ cup baby bok choy, halved or quartered
¼ red bell pepper, julienned
¼ cup green onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp red chili flakes (adjust for desired spiciness)
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp chili garlic sauce (adjust for heat)
½ Tbsp coconut oil
½ Tbsp lime juice
Macronutrients
Protein: 47g
Fat: 23g
Carbs: 9g
Preparation
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce (1 Tbsp), vinegar (2 tsp), chili garlic sauce (1 tsp), coconut oil (½ Tbsp), and lime juice (½ Tbsp). Set aside.
Cook the shrimp: Heat coconut oil (1 Tbsp) in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp (8 oz) and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Stir-fry the vegetables: In the same skillet, add minced garlic (1 clove) and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add trimmed snap peas (¼ cup), halved or quartered baby bok choy (½ cup), and julienned red bell pepper (¼ ). Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Combine and finish: Return the shrimp to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well coated and heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve: Transfer to a plate and garnish with sliced green onions (¼ cup). Serve hot with an extra squeeze of lime if desired.
Intuitively obvious to anyone that's witnessed improvements to balance, coordination, and accuaracy from regular exercise, this recent study from MIT hones in on a potential mechanism for how this occurs.
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