Shrimp Kelp Noodle Chow Mein
Have you ever tried Kelp Noodles? This is the perfect recipe to try if you haven’t ! Kelp noodles are 100% gluten free and all sea vegetable. They have an amazing texture which really satisfies that noodle craving. This recipe makes my family so happy. They literally eat giant portions every time I make it which makes me happy because its jam packed with vegetable goodness!
A few facts about Kelp Noodles:
They’re low-calorie, low-carb, fat-free, sugar-free, and full of vitamins A, B, and C as well as minerals like magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron. They contain only water, kelp, and sodium alginate.
Shrimp & Vegetable Kelp Noodle Chow Mein
This will most defiantly become a family favorite… the textures and flavors in this “Noodle” dish are seriously perfect! Can be eaten alone as a main dish or served as a side dish. You can also substitute the protein or leave it out all together.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, chopped
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion sliced thin
- 2 celery sliced thin
- 4 green onions chopped
- 4 cabbage finely sliced or shredded
- 1-2 large carrots spiralized
- 1 zucchini spiralized
- 1 bag kelp noodles rinsed and drained
- ½ spaghetti squash cooked and shredded with a fork
Chow Mein Sauce
- ¾ cup coconut amigos
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 5-8 dashes Red Boat Fish Sauce
- 8 garlic cloves grated with microplane or chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated with microplane or chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- Black Sesame Seeds garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet and add the avocado oil. Add the shrimp and cook on high for 2 minutes or until just barely pink. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Add the onions, celery, green onions, cabbage and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes on high. Use tongs to toss as you cook.
- Add the zucchini, kelp noodles and spaghetti squash. Cook for 2 minutes on high, continuing to use the tongs to toss.
- Remove from heat, add the shrimp back in and make the sauce.
Chow Mein Sauce
- In a small skillet add all the sauce ingredients and cook on medium high until the sauce begins to thicken… approximately 8 minutes.
- Pour the hot sauce over the noodle dish and toss with tongs. Garnish with black sesame seeds.