Easy Healthy Shrimp Stir Fry for Two

WW Recipe of the Day: Easy Healthy Shrimp Stir Fry for Two

Though I'm a big fan of Ree Drummond, light and healthy aren't words I usually associate with "Pioneer Woman" recipes. Known for her decadent down home comfort cooking, the foods that immediately come to my mind are chicken fried steak, cheesy olive bread, and chicken spaghetti.

This healthy shrimp stir-fry for two is a great example of what Ree cooks when she's lightening things up in the kitchen. With a tasty selection of colorful fresh vegetables and Zero Points shrimp, it's my kind of quick and easy meal.

WW Friendly Shrimp Stir-Fry - 3 Freestyle SmartPoints

I have Mom to thank for this recipe. She gave it high marks and sent me a photo. Just one look and I knew this simple shrimp stir-fry was perfect to share here with you.

Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free, you'll love this simple, easy, yummy meal that shows Weight Watchin' and Pioneer Woman can be a winning combination!

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Shrimp Stir Fry?

According to my calculations each serving has 314 calories and:

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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Recipe Notes

• The only major change I made was to divide the recipe in half to make two servings.
• The fresh lemon juice is really key to the flavor of this healthy shrimp stir fry. DO NOT SKIP IT!
• While this is yummy right out of the pan, I actually think that it is better after having been allowed to sit and cool down just a bit.

Slicing Zucchini

Additions and Variations

No shrimp?
Substitute cubes of raw boneless, skinless chicken breast instead

No fresh corn?
Use about ¾ cup canned or frozen corn instead

No fresh basil?
Substitute 1 teaspoon dried instead or whatever fresh herbs you prefer

Dairy free?
Use 2 teaspoons olive oil and skip the butter and optional Parmesan cheese

Spicier?
Add crushed red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeno chiles to taste

Greek Variation
Substitute fresh dill for the basil and add a generous sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese

Mexican Variation
Substitute fresh chopped cilantro for the basil and fresh lime juice to taste for the lemon juice. A sprinkling of cumin added with the shrimp and garlic would be good too.

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Easy Healthy Shrimp Stir Fry for Two

You’ll love this simple yummy easy healthy shrimp stir fry for two. We do. 

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 2

Calories: 314

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 teaspoon butter
• ▢ 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 1 large zucchini, diced
• ▢ 1 large ear or corn, kernels removed (or ¾ cup corn kernels)
• ▢ ½ cup red grape tomatoes, cut in half
• ▢ ½ cup yellow grape tomatoes, cut in half
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 6 to 9 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin ribbons
• ▢ ½ lemon, juiced
• ▢ Parmesan shavings, optional
• ▢ Rice or pasta or cauliflower rice for serving, optional

Instructions

• In a large skillet set over a medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the shrimp and garlic, then cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
• Increase the heat to high, then add the zucchini. Stir it around for about a minute, then scrape the zucchini to the edges of the pan. 
• Add in the corn and cook it for a minute, then push it to the edges of the pan. Add in the grape tomatoes, stir them around for a minute, then sprinkle on some salt and pepper to taste.
• Then add the shrimp back into the skillet. Stir everything around for another minute or so, or until it's all combined and hot. Then scrape onto plates or a serving platter.
• Sprinkle on the fresh basil and some Parmesan shavings, if desired, then ... this is the best part ... squeeze the lemon all over the top. This adds a wonderful, bright freshness.
• You can serve this with rice, with pasta or it's just perfect on its own.

Equipment

Skillet

Chef Knife

Cutting Board

Recipe Notes

• The only major change I made was to divide the recipe in half to make two servings.
• The fresh lemon juice is really key to the flavor of this healthy shrimp stir fry. DO NOT SKIP IT!
• While this is yummy right out of the pan, I actually think that it is better after having been allowed to sit and cool down just a bit.

Additions/Variations

No shrimp? Substitute cubes of raw boneless, skinless chicken breast instead

No fresh corn? Use about ¾ cup canned or frozen corn instead

No fresh basil? Substitute 1 teaspoon dried instead

Dairy free? Use 2 teaspoons olive oil and skip the butter and optional Parmesan cheese

Spicier? Add crushed red pepper flakes or chopped jalapeno chiles to taste

Greek Variation - Substitute fresh dill for the basil and add a generous sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese

Mexican Variation - Substitute fresh chopped cilantro for the basil and fresh lime juice to taste for the lemon juice. A sprinkling of cumin added with the shrimp and garlic would be good too.

Serving size: ½ the recipe

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

8 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Easy Healthy Shrimp Stir Fry for Two

Amount Per Serving (1 /2 recipe)

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 4g16%

Protein 46g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: one-pot shrimp meal, shrimp skillet

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Recipe source: Adapted from Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond for the Food Network

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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