Lynn Matava, Wellness Coach and Food Educator also known as “Country Tart” helped Jimmy and Lisa make a scrumptious five minute shrimp dish that’s low-cal too! Now you can try it for yourself at home!

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Five Minute Red Pepper Shrimp

  • 1 lb. Shrimp
  • 1/3 Cup Red Pepper Paste
  • 6 Stalks Green Onions, Chopped
  • 1 Small Package Matchstick Carrots
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 2/3 Cup Water
  • Soy Sauce to Taste
  • 2 Teaspoons Cooking Oil
  • 6 oz. Thai Rice Vermicelli Noodles

1. Bring 8 cups water to boil in large pot. Drop in rice noodles and cook for 1 minute. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in pan and add garlic rubbing around pan for about twenty seconds. Remove and discard.

3. Add carrots to pan and cook for 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add in Pepper paste and stir to coat, then pour in 1/2 cup of the water. Add more until you reach desired consistency. Add soy sauce to taste.

5. Stir in green onions and serve over vermicelli noodles.

Makes 4 servings.