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Vietnamese-Style Shrimp and Watercress Stir-Fry Recipe

Vietnamese-Style Shrimp and Watercress Stir-Fry Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/4 cup asian fish sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
5 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/4 lb shelled and deveined medium shrimp
3 shallots, thinly sliced
3 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 6- oz bunch watercress , large stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup salted peanuts, chopped
rice , for serving

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the stock, fish sauce, sugar and cornstarch.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shrimp and cook over high heat, turning once, until just white throughout, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Add the shallots and ginger and stir-fry over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir the stock mixture, add it to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the watercress, then stir in the shrimp and lime juice and season with pepper. Transfer the stir-fry to bowls, sprinkle with the peanuts and serve with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	812.24 Kcal (3401 kJ)
Calories from fat	494.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.91g	84%
Cholesterol	83.1mg	28%
Sodium	3206.31mg	134%
Potassium	797.25mg	17%
Total Carbs	66.46g	22%
Sugars	13.71g	55%
Dietary Fiber	6.12g	24%
Protein	21.66g	43%
Vitamin C	26.4mg	44%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	142.2mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.9 Kcal (929 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15g	84%
Cholesterol	22.7mg	28%
Sodium	875.96mg	134%
Potassium	217.81mg	17%
Total Carbs	18.16g	22%
Sugars	3.75g	55%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	24%
Protein	5.92g	43%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	44%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	38.8mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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