Stir-Fried Cilantro with Bean Sprouts and Shrimp

This stir-fried cilantro with bean sprouts and shrimp takes just minutes to make, and the results are fresh and flavorful. 

This stir-fry is amazing. It is a vegetable dish with about 8 ounces of small shrimp. The only seasonings you will need are fresh ginger and garlic, plus a little salt and sugar. 

The combination of flavors is fragrant and delicious. I love the crunch of the bean sprouts and carrots, and the cilantro is delicious infused with the shrimp, ginger, and garlic flavors. 

Ingredients in this Stir-Fry:

Shrimp: It should be peeled and deveined. I used large shrimp, which I cut in half. If you can find good fresh or frozen small shrimp, that will also work. I'm a big fan of frozen shrimp that has been flash frozen after being caught. 

Bean Sprouts: I used mung bean sprouts that come prepackaged in a bag. Be sure to wash them thoroughly. This is the one ingredient you might have to search for. Occasionally they show up at my grocery store, but typically I can count on finding them at an Asian grocery store. 

Cilantro: You will need one bunch. Chop it into two inch pieces, including the stems. 

Carrots: Julienned. My favorite tool for julienning the carrots is the peeler from OXO. 

Garlic: Freshly chopped. 

Ginger: Freshly minced. 

Salt and Sugar. 

I added even more shrimp and ate this for dinner! 

To Make this Stir-Fry:

This stir-fry just takes about five to ten minutes to make, especially if you have all of the ingredients ready to go. 

First, quickly stir-fry the garlic and ginger in hot oil and then add the shrimp and cook it for 30 seconds. 

Next, add the bean sprouts and carrots and stir-fry for about 30 more seconds. Add the cilantro and cover the pan or wok, and let the mixture cook for 20 seconds. Then, uncover and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Sprinkle with the salt and sugar and stir fry for about a minute until the shrimp is fully cooked. 

Equipment You May Need:

14-Inch Carbon Steel Wok: You can also use a 12-inch skillet. 

Julienne Peeler: For the carrots. 

Sunday Funday: 

This week, the Sunday Funday group is featuring recipes using sprouts!

• Stir-fried Cilantro with Bean Sprouts and Shrimp from Karen’s Kitchen Stories 
• Egg Foo Young from A Day in the Life on the Farm 
• Sprouted Moong Salad from Mayuri's Jikoni 
• Sprouted Oat Blender Waffles from A Messy Kitchen 
• Sprouted Spelt Everything Bagel Crackers from Food Lust People Love 
• Sprouted Vaalachi Bhaji With Fresh Coconut from Sneha’s Recipe 
• Vegetarian Ramen Bowls from Amy’s Cooking Adventures

Stir-Fried Cilantro with Bean Sprouts and Shrimp

Yield: 4 servings

Author: Karen Kerr

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 25 Min

This stir-fried cilantro with bean sprouts and shrimp takes just minutes to make, and the results are fresh and flavorful. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 8 ounces small shrimp, peeled and deveined, or larger shrimp that has been cut in half.
• 3 cups bean sprouts, rinsed and dried in a salad spinner and then dried with paper towels.
• 1/3 cup julienned carrots
• 1 bunch (about 4 ounces) cilantro, rinsed and then cut into 2 inch pieces
• 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

1. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed carbon steel wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of peanut oil.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 20 seconds. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for about a minute.
3. Add the sprouts and carrots and stir fry for 30 seconds.
4. Add the cilantro over the top of everthing and then cover the wok for 30 seconds. Remove the lid and stir fry for 10 seconds to combine everything. Sprinkle with the salt and sugar and stir-fry the mixture for another minute, until the shrimp is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

147

Fat (grams)

8 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

1 g

Carbs (grams)

8 g

Fiber (grams)

2 g

Net carbs

6 g

Sugar (grams)

4 g

Protein (grams)

14 g

Cholesterol (grams)

91 mg

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