Friday, February 27, 2026

Black Sesame and Shrimp

 Serves 4 under 200 calories without additions

Calories per serving: 132

  • 1/2 tbsp black sesame seed
  • 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and thin sliced (or presliced)
  • 1 1/2 cups snowpeas, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp chicken stock or water
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  1. Dry fry the sesame seeds until fragrant, remove from heat
  2. Add oil to a large hot pan and stirfry the garlic until ligthly brown
  3. Add in the shrimp, water chestnuts and snowpeas and stir fry over high heat until the shrimp open and turn pink. 
  4. Stir in the fried sesame seeds and serve immediately.