Get a quick and simple recipe for shrimp and vegetable stir fry!

you might make this delicious dinner in a little over 30 minutes.

by nature of the ingredients in this dinner (or lunch!

shrimp and vegetable stir fry

), its paleo and gluten free.

Which is nice for those watching their diet.

Im going to be honest; until I turned 40 I never really loved shrimp.

shrimp vegetable stir fry

I didnt like the taste or the smell.

This shrimp with vegetables totally blows kick off the seafood mold!

How to Pick Fresh Shrimp

Part of the issue I was experiencing before was selecting the right shellfish!

shrimp and veggie stir fry

Remove the Head

Grasp the shrimp firmly by the body.

Twist off the head with a gentle motion.

The shell should come off quite easily.

shrimp and veggie stir fry

Remove the Tail

If youd like to remove the tail, pinch and pull off.

Remove the Vein

Look for a dary vein along the cut.

This is the shrimps digestive tract and what you are going to remove.

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If it breaks, just start from the other end.

Rinse

Rinse the shrimp under cold water to remove the rest of the vein and any dirt or sand.

Are you ready to make this dish?

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First, heres what youre going to need.

Other toppings include green onions, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and crispy rice noodles.

Id love to know your favorite toppings for this dish!

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Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

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Raw shrimp with seasoning in a white bowl