Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry 🦀🥢
Overview:
This Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, offering a quick and easy meal option perfect for lunch or a light snack. Featuring the convenience of artificial crab, this recipe is not only economical but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite seafood and vegetables. With a cooking time of just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for those busy days when you crave something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Packed with healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor, this stir-fry is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: Not specified
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 1 package artificial crab meat
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, combine water, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until well blended to create the flavorful sauce base for your stir-fry.
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Stir-Fry the Vegetables:
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, red bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, which usually takes about 4-5 minutes. Once cooked, remove the vegetables from the wok and set them aside.
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Cook the Sauce:
- To the same wok, add the prepared sauce mixture. Cook it until it slightly thickens, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that will coat the stir-fry ingredients beautifully.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, add back the stir-fried vegetables along with the artificial crab meat. Gently toss everything together until the crab meat and vegetables are evenly coated in the delicious sauce.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve your Oriental Seafood Stir-Fry hot, over a bed of napa cabbage, angel hair pasta, or rice noodles, allowing the flavors to mingle and creating a satisfying meal that’s both wholesome and delicious.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 186.1
- Fat: 5.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 15.1mg
- Sodium: 1648.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.5g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 9.3g
- Protein: 12.8g
Keywords:
Crab, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Stir Fry, Easy
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this stir-fry with your favorite seafood and vegetables, such as shrimp, clams, or broccoli, to create a dish that suits your taste preferences.
- Adjust the seasonings according to your liking by adding more or less soy sauce, sugar, or lemon juice to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.
- Serve this stir-fry with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice, for a complete and satisfying meal option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, making it a convenient option for meal prep or quick lunches throughout the week. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through before serving.