Tôm Xào Bông Thiên Lý

Tôm Xào Bông Thiên Lý is a delightful Vietnamese stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp and the unique flavor of the thiên lý flower, delivering a fresh and vibrant dish. This high-protein seafood recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Thiên lý flowers (or alternative edible flowers) - 100 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Shallots (sliced) - 1 medium
• Red chili (sliced) - 1 small
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon
• Lime - 1 (for garnish)

Steps

1. Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sliced shallots to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn pink and are cooked through.
4. Stir in the sliced red chili, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper, mixing well.
5. Add the thiên lý flowers to the pan and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are wilted but still vibrant.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Cholesterol: 170 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from thiên lý flowers, promoting overall health.

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