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Saute shrimp and tofu with matchstick vegetables, then add just enough sauce to coat for a delicious, but simple, dinner.

Shrimp and Tofu with Vegetables

Anne Murphy
Saute shrimp and tofu with matchstick vegetables, then add just enough sauce to coat for a delicious, but simple, dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main dish
Cuisine American, Gluten Free
Servings 3 -4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 container firm tofu
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 c trimmed and snapped green beans
  • 1 " fresh ginger root
  • 1 t cornstarch
  • 1 T water
  • oil for pan
  • 1 t chili paste
  • 1 T tamari
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1-2 c raw shrimp Frozen is fine

Instructions
 

  • Slice tofu and wrap in a towel to drain
  • Cut carrots in matchsticks, snap beans to roughly same length. Peel ginger and cut into shreds. Cut tofu into bite sized pieces.
  • Mix cornstarch into water in a small bowl, reserve.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add chili paste and ginger, stir. Add tofu, stir to coat with seasoning, and let cook a few minutes to brown slightly.
  • Add tamari and carrots, stir. Saute a minute or two. Add beans, stir, add water and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add frozen shrimp. Stir well. Cover and cook, checking every minute or two, until the shrimp is opaque and done. (Time will vary.)
  • As soon as shrimp is just cooked, add cornstarch slurry, stir well, let cook a minute until it is clear.
  • Serve at once.
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