In this beautiful dish, cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, provide tryptophan and selenium, which relax your body and mind.
(gluten free, dairy free)
Chinese 5-Spice Shrimp with Mango-Carrot Slaw
Ingredients
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon coconut aminos or tamari
- 2 teaspoons Grade B pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 large clove garlic, grated or minced
- ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅓ cup avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- FOR THE SLAW AND SHRIMP:
- 2 mangoes cut into chunks
- 6 radishes thinly sliced
- 3 carrots grated or peeled into ribbons
- ½ small red cabbage finely shredded
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-Spice powder
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ to ¾-pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on
- 4 green onions, for garnish thinly sliced
- Pumpkin seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Combine and vigorously whisk the first seven ingredients (vinegar through salt). While whisking, slowly drizzle in oils until combined. Set aside.
- In a bowl, toss together mangoes, radishes, carrots, cabbage, and cilantro or Thai basil. Drizzle with dressing, toss and allow vegetables to marinate for 20 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, Chinese 5-spice powder, sesame seeds, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp, and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté shrimp about 5 minutes or until cooked through. Divide slaw among serving plates, top with shrimp, and garnish with green onions and pumpkin seeds.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Chinese 5-Spice Shrimp with Mango-Carrot Slaw
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g
42%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 16g
Cholesterol 71mg
24%
Sodium 759mg
32%
Total Carbohydrates 42g
14%
Dietary Fiber 7g
28%
Sugars 31g
Protein 12g
24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 442 cal, 27g fat (16g mono, 7g poly, 4g sat), 71mg chol, 759mg sodium, 42g carb (7g fiber, 31g sugars), 12g protein