Description
Moo Shu Shrimp is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables, all wrapped in soft pancakes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Each bite bursts with freshness, making it a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone raving about your culinary skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups green cabbage (shredded)
- 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button, sliced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 Moo Shu pancakes
- 3 scallions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until tender yet crisp (approximately 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil until well combined.
- Push the mixture to one side of the skillet; pour in beaten eggs on the other side and scramble until fully cooked.
- Mix everything together and serve warm with Moo Shu pancakes for wrapping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 204g
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg