Sunday, March 1, 2009

Ramen Shrimp and Vegetables - 20-Minute Recipe

Makes 4 servings

1 lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled
2 cups water
1 package (3 oz) Oriental-flavored ramen noodle soup mix
1 bag (1 lb) fresh stir-fry vegetables (I use frozen and thaw them before use)
1/4 cup stir-fry sauce

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp in skillet 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and firm. Remove shrimp from skillet. Keep warm.

Heat water to boiling in same skillet. Break up noodles from soup mix into water; stir until slightly softened. Stir in vegetables.

Heat to boiling. Boil 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in seasoning packet from soup mix and stir fry sauce. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot. Stir in shrimp.


210 calories per serving
4 g fat
160 mg chol.
1160 mg sodium
21 g carbs
22 g protein

Only takes 20 minutes to cook!

(I added a "nutrition facts" label and a "quick" label)

From Betty Crocker Cookbook, Bridal Edition