Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry with Peanuts & Lime
Stir-fried shrimp with crisp veggies and tossed in a bold, Thai-inspired peanut-lime sauce, finished with crushed peanuts, fresh herbs, and lime.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil
1 egg
¼ cup shredded cabbage or spiralized zucchini (optional, for texture)
¼ cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp scallions, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced
½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
For the Sauce:
1 Tbsp soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp lime juice
¼ tsp chili flakes or chili paste (adjust to taste)
1 tsp natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
Optional: 1–2 tsp water to thin
Toppings:
2 Tbsp crushed peanuts
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedge, for serving
Macronutrients
Protein: 40g
Fat: 26g
Carbs: 9g
Preparation
Make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce (1 Tbsp), fish sauce (1 tsp), lime juice (1 tsp), chili flakes (¼ tsp), and peanut butter (1 tsp) until smooth. Add water (1–2 tsp, optional) if needed to thin. Set aside.
Cook the egg: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Scramble the egg (1 egg) in a little butter or oil (from the 1 Tbsp total) until just set. Remove and set aside.
Cook the shrimp: In the same pan, add butter or coconut oil (remaining from the 1 Tbsp). Sauté garlic (1 tsp) and ginger (½ tsp) for 30 seconds, then add shrimp (6 oz). Cook 2–3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry veggies: Add cabbage or zucchini (¼ cup, if using) and red bell pepper (¼ cup). Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
Combine: Return shrimp (6 oz) and egg (1 egg) to the skillet. Pour in sauce (entire mixture) and toss to coat. Stir in scallions (2 Tbsp).
Serve: Plate and top with crushed peanuts (2 Tbsp), lime zest (1 tsp), and chopped cilantro (1 tsp). Serve with a lime wedge (1 wedge).
Modifications: knee raised sits from parallettes. Handstand holds with wall support.
Time: 41:37
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