Shrimp and Broccoli Noodles | Akis Petretzikis

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable and suitable for vegetarians.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

Prepare fresh broccoli by cutting it into small florets and peeling the tough skin off the stalk.

Boil water and add the broccoli florets and noodles simultaneously.

Cook the noodles according to package instructions, tasting them to check for doneness.

Chop onion into large pieces and slice garlic; set aside.

Heat olive oil in a wok pan until hot, then add onion and cook until caramelized.

Add sliced garlic and chopped ginger to the pan, cooking until fragrant.

Butterfly and cut shrimp in half lengthwise to make them appear more plentiful; add to the pan.

Cook shrimp in the center of the pan until nearly done, then set aside on the cooler edges of the pan.

Add boiled noodles and broccoli to the pan with shrimp.

Incorporate tomato paste, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and a little water to the mixture.

Add red pepper flakes for spice, if desired, and mix everything together gently.

Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil, mixing to incorporate the flavor without cooking it off.

Serve the noodles with a garnish of sesame seeds and coriander.

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