Shrimp Stir-Fry and Egg Drop Soup

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(Both of these recipes are adapted from Martha Stewart's magazine - Everyday Food)

SHRIMP STIR-FRY


1 Pound Shrimp

2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon canola oil

2 small onions, cut into wedges

9 ounces button mushrooms, quartered

1 large red bell pepper (I left these out)

1 3/4 pound bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 pieces, stems and green pieces separated

1/4 pound snow peas trimmed

5 paper-thin slices fresh ginger

1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 teaspoons cold water

lime wedges for serving

~In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil with tablespoon water; pour over shrimp.  Marinate 5 minutes (RESERVE marinade).

~ Heat canola oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over high heat.  Cook shrimp about 1-2 minutes on each side.  Set aside

~Stirring constantly, cook onions in skillet over high heat until browned, 5 minutes.  Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes.  Add red pepper and bok choy stems; cook 3 minutes.  Add peas and ginger; cook 1 minute.  Add marinade, cornstarch mixture, bok choy greens and shrimp.  Cook until heated through.  Season with soy sauce as desired, serve with limes.

EGG DROP SOUP

2 Cans reduced sodium gluten free chicken broth

3 Cups of water

4 teaspoons gluten free soy sauce

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

8oz snow peas cut into 1/2 inch pieces

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Rice Vinegar, Sesame Oil and Scallions for seasoning

~ In a large saucepan, bring 2 cans reduced-sodium gluten free chicken broth (14.5 ounces each), 3 cups of water, 4 teaspoons gluten free soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger to a boil.

~Add 8 ounces snow peas, cut into 1/2 -inch pieces.  Simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 2-3 minutes.

~ While stirring slowly in ONE direction, pour 3 lightly beaten large eggs in a steady stream into soup (eggs will feather).  Remove from heat.  Season with rice vinegar, sesame oil and scallions as desired.

Enjoy!