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    Home » Entrees » Stir Fried

    Easy Stir-Fried Kabocha Squash and Shrimp or Chicken

    January 23, 2022 By Adam Leave a Comment

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    Kabocha is a delicious ingredient, and this Easy Stir-Fried Kabocha Squash and Shrimp recipe does it justice. The savory texture of the kabocha compliments that of shrimp, and the colors also seem meant to be. Kabocha is one of the sweetest squash, and it makes a good fall decor, making it double valuable.

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    Kabocha Squash keep for months and make a good fall decorations up until you are ready to munch them down.
    Kabocha Squash keep for months and make a good fall decorations up until you are ready to munch them down.

    Simple Ingredients

    You can stir-fry however you want, with just the squash and some garlic, onions and seasoning, or you can go more elaborate. Stir-frying is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to cook. It's low on carbs, so if you are trying to cut those back, it's a good choice.

    Adapting to Your Preferences

    You can use what you have, and leave out stuff that adds sodium, or change the protein to something you prefer. Tofu, chicken, or whatever you like work well in this. Just remember it's a sweet squash.

    Stir-fried kabocha squash and chicken

    Ingredients and Estimated Cost:

    • 1 Pound Shrimp- $12
    • 4 Garlic cloves $.30
    • 1 Onion $.50
    • 1 teaspoon Stevia $.25
    • 1 tablespoon Canola oil $.10
    • 1 tablespoon ginger $.10
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice $.10
    • ½ cup Thai basil $1.00
    • 2 cups Kabocha $5
    • 2 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce $.10
    • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce $.10

    Total: ~ $20.00, Estimated costs are subject to seasonality and availability.

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    Easy Stir-Fried Kabocha Squash and Shrimp

    Easy Stir-Fried Kabocha Squash and Shrimp is a great starter recipe for anyone that doesn't understand how to enjoy cooking. It's really easy and quickly rewarding.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Central Thai
    Servings 4
    Calories 78 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wok or skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled
    • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
    • 1 Yellow onion Small
    • 1 teaspoon Stevia
    • 1 tablespoon Canola oil
    • 2 tablespoon Ginger Minced/Chopped, about 1 inch piece
    • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Fresh, about 1 lemon's juice
    • ½ cup Thai basil
    • 2 cups Kabocha Cut into bite sized pieces

    Sauces

    • 2 teaspoon Soy sauce Lite or reduced sodium if possible
    • 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the shrimp by rinsing it and placing it on a paper towel next to the other ingredients at the wok.
    • Heat the wok with the oil on high heat and add the minced garlic, stir-frying until brown, 30 seconds to a minute. Careful not to burn.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for about a minute, stir-frying so as not to burn it.
    • Add in the Kabocha and continue to stir-fry.
    • Stir in the ginger, lemon juice, basil leaves, stevia, onions, and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute, or, until the onions are transparent, and cooked through.
    • Add in the sauce at the end, so as not to burn, and stir-fry in for another 30 seconds to a minute.
    • Serve with the sauce, garlic and spices on top with cilantro and/or lemon wedges.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts are an estimate, calculated by a computer algorithm.  Always check with an appropriate professional if you have specific health concerns as your situation is fact dependant.  As always, we try to make our healthy Thai recipes as healthy as possible but what is healthy for one person isn't always healthy for another.  We just go for as few processed foods as we can get away with without compromising flavor.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 418mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 952IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Grilled, Shrimp, Kabocha, Stir-fry
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