Stir-Fried Shrimp & Cucumbers

Yield: 4 servings

Per Serving: 1 leanest, 3 greens, 2 healthy fats, 1 condiment

Total Time: 30 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp canola oil, divided

• 1 tsp peeled and minced fresh ginger root

• 2 tbsp minced scallions

• 1¾ lbs. shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tsp salt, divided

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 3 large cucumbers, peeled, quartered, and seeded (should yield about 6 cups)

• ½ tsp white or black ground pepper

Directions

1. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a wok or large skillet and gently cook the ginger and scallions until fragrant.

2. Add the shrimp and continue to stir-fry until pink. Add half the salt.

3. Once the shrimp are cooked, remove from the wok or skillet and set aside.

4. In the same wok or skillet, heat one tablespoon of canola oil and the sesame oil. Add the cucumbers, and stir-fry until just tender. Adjust seasoning with the remaining salt and pepper.

5. Return the shrimp into the same wok or skillet, heat through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 260 calories, 37g protein, 6g carbohydrate, 10g fat