Recipe: Low Cal, no Carb Shrimp Stir Fry

As I go through the HCG diet, I have been looking for more ways to pack flavor into my meals. Going off the recipe book I was given, I knew there was no way I could keep on this diet. Boiled chicken just ain't my bag. So, here is the first of my HCG meals.

This recipe is built for a 1 person serving on the HCG diet. This recipe actually gives a full enough serving that I wouldn't alter portions once I am off the diet plan

Ingredients:

3.5 oz Shrimp (about 7 large shrimp)
1 cup shredded cabbage (I use the coleslaw cut pre-bagged to save time)
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced shallot or onion
2 Cloves diced garlic
1 inch of fresh ginger, grated
1/2 bag Miracle Noodles Rice
1 Egg
Braggs Liquid Aminos
Ground dried lemongrass
Huy Fong Garlic Chili Sauce (Optional)
Diced Scallions (garnish)
1 pinch Salt
Total Calories: 224

1st empty the Miracle Noodles into a colander, rinse thoroughly to remove any smell, pat dry, place in a bowl, and toss with 2 Tablespoons Liquid Aminos. Quarter the shrimp, place in a separate bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of Liquid Aminos and 1/2 tablespoon lemongrass.

In a wok or large skillet add two tablespoons coconut oil (Or coat with coconut spray). Once heated add shallots, bell pepper, and ginger. Stir fry for about a minute until fragrant. Add cabbage and pinch of salt. Stir fry until cabbage is tender and wilted, about 8 min. Remove mixture to a bowl, and wipe wok dry with paper towel.

Add more oil to wok. Toss in garlic and sauté gently. Add shrimp, cook 2-3 minuets until pink. Set aside in bowl with the veggies.

Crack the egg into the center of the wok, scrambling gently. Toss in the Miracle Noodles, mix thoroughly. Add back in veggies and shrimp. At this time if you are not on the HCG protocol you can add in peas if you wish. If adding Chili sauce, do so now. Season with Liquid Aminos, and heat through.

Serve with diced scallions as garnish (and peanuts if not on diet) and enjoy

Win Tickets to Charleston's first DishCrawl

Have you ever heard of DishCrawl? The concept is like a Pub Crawl, except you move from restaurant to restaurant, sampling dishes, meeting new friends, and chatting with great Chefs and owners. Wednesday, Nov 14th will be Charleston's first DishCrawl, working it's way up East Bay, to restaurants that will be revealed 2 days before the event. The Cost: $39........Unless you win a pair of tix from Foodmancing The Girl. 

Here is the contest: The first one two answer the three questions below correctly will be put on the list for DishCrawl Charleston's Inaugural event, Wednesday, Nov 14th. The event begins at 7pm. Please only respond if you are certain you can attend. You can find all the answers simply by perusing the blog.

Question 1) What is the name of the Celebrity Cook-Book Author and Next Iron Chef Judge whom The Girl and I dined with at Anson?

Question 2) What is the name of the Chicago restaurant that blew me away with a 20 course Molecular Gastronomy dinner that included such treats as an edible Cuban Cigar and an ACME bomb?

Question 3) In the First Ever Charleston Food Blogger Awards, what restaurant took home the prize for Downtown's Best American Food?

There you have it. 3 questions, first to answer wins a night to remember.

AND WE HAVE A WINNER!!!! Congrats to Virginia for winning a night to remember! #chseats