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Home » Main Dishes » Fish & Seafood » Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-fry

Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-fry

Posted by: Diabetic Foodie / Fish & Seafood, Gluten-free / March 10, 2016

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This shrimp and cabbage stir-fry with peppers and onions is easy to make and absolutely delicious! The cabbage is so crunchy and filling, you won’t even miss the rice.

Shrimp & Cabbage Stir-fry in a bowl garnished with scallions

Stir fry is a great dish when you want something quick and flavorful. There are so many different combinations of proteins and veggies you can make!

However, traditional stir fry recipes usually use rice or noodles as the base. These ingredients add empty carbs and calories that can cause a rise in blood sugar, so I wanted to create a stir-fry recipe that didn’t need them.

This shrimp and cabbage stir-fry is the perfect way to cut out the unnecessary rice or noodles!

The cabbage is crunchy and filling, so it doesn’t feel like anything is missing. And the flavor from the red bell peppers, onion, and garlic is so delicious.

Just add a little shrimp for protein and you have a perfect, easy, healthy meal ready to go!

How to make shrimp and cabbage stir-fry

This recipe comes together quickly by mixing the sauce, cooking the shrimp, stir-frying the veggies, then combining all the ingredients and serving!

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, tamari or soy sauce, and sriracha. Add the ginger and garlic, mix well, then set aside.

Step 2: Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3: Line a plate with paper towels.

Step 4: Add the shrimp to your wok and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Once they are pink and barely opaque, remove to the prepared plate.

Step 5: Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the wok, then add the cabbage, red bell pepper, and scallion whites. Stir-fry until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

Step 6: Stir the cornstarch mixture, then add it to the wok along with the shrimp.

Step 7: Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened and shrimp is coated, about 2 minutes.

Step 8: Remove from heat, garnish with scallion greens, and serve.

Your delicious shrimp and veggie stir-fry is ready to enjoy!

How to make this recipe with chicken

If you prefer, you can make this recipe with chicken in place of the shrimp.

Start by cutting boneless chicken breast into cubes. Follow the rest of the steps, but where you would normally add the shrimp to the wok, add the chicken instead.

You will want to cook the chicken for longer to ensure that it’s cooked all the way through.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove to the prepared plate and follow the rest of the recipe as usual!

Using pre-prepared ingredients

If you want to save a little prep time, you can buy pre-prepared ingredients instead of doing the work yourself!

Many grocery stores sell pre-chopped bell peppers. You might also be able to find them at the store’s salad bar. You can buy chopped cabbage or a coleslaw mix of cabbage and carrots as well.

If you don’t want to mince the garlic, simply pick up a jar of minced garlic. This ingredient will last a long time in your refrigerator, so you can use it for other recipes.

And finally, be sure to look for easy-peel and deveined shrimp.

By using pre-prepared ingredients, you’ll be able to throw this dish together in no time!

Storage

This dish is best served right away. If you have leftovers, you want to be sure they are stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eaten within 3 days. I wouldn’t store the shrimp any longer than that.

Keep in mind that the veggies will lose a bit of their crunch the longer they’re stored. But of course, they will still be tasty.

If you make this dish with chicken instead of shrimp, you can safely store it covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Other healthy shrimp recipes

Shrimp is a great option for lean protein. Plus, there are so many different ways to make it! Here are a few more delicious shrimp recipes I know you’ll love:

  • Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets
  • Shirataki Noodles with Shrimp Stir-Fry
  • Cajun Shrimp Stew

When you’ve tried this dish, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Recipe Card
Shrimp & Cabbage Stir-fry (gluten-free)
5 from 5 votes

Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-Fry

This shrimp and cabbage stir-fry with peppers and onions is easy to make and absolutely delicious! The cabbage is so crunchy and filling, you won't even miss the rice.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Author:Diabetic Foodie
Servings:2
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil (divided)
  • ½ pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • â…“ head green cabbage (thinly sliced)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 2 scallions (sliced, white and green parts separated)
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, tamari or soy sauce, and sriracha. Add the ginger and garlic, mix well, then set aside.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Line a plate with paper towels.
  • Add the shrimp to your wok and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Once they are pink and barely opaque, remove to the prepared plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the wok, then add the cabbage, red bell pepper, and scallion whites. Stir-fry until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture, then add it to the wok along with the shrimp.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened and shrimp is coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with scallion greens, and serve.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is for 2 servings of stir fry.
To substitute chicken for shrimp, simply cut the chicken breast into cubes. Be sure to cook the chicken all the way through.
To save prep time, you can buy pre-chopped bell peppers, chopped cabbage or a coleslaw mix of cabbage and carrots, chopped garlic in a jar, and easy-peel deveined shrimp.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and should be eaten within 3 days (can be stored 3-4 days if using chicken instead of shrimp).

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Shrimp and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Amount Per Serving (0 g)
Calories 209 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Fat 5.6g9%
Saturated Fat 4.1g26%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 165mg55%
Sodium 963.8mg42%
Potassium 349.7mg10%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 7.8g9%
Protein 17.5g35%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Net carbs 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Diabetic, Low Fat
Keyword: easy dinner recipes, shrimp stir fry, stir fry
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  1. Sushilla says

    June 18, 2021 at 8:09 am

    Yes I did came out really good. And then taste was delicious.

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  2. JenW says

    June 10, 2019 at 9:11 am

    5 stars
    So easy (especially since I used pre-shredded cabbage in a bag). And delicious. I did leave out the cornstarch (I’m strict with myself on carbs), but didn’t feel I lost anything by doing that. Very light, but filling and satisfying. My husband was a little dismayed that any Asian-style cooking might be off the table because of my diabetes diagnosis, but this recipe proved not. Thank you

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      June 10, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Hi Jen – Asian food is a favorite in our house. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Stacey Nell says

    March 17, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    Hello!

    Oh, this looks gorgeous and delicious at the same time! The carb, calorie and fat count are just about right, nothing too heavy and very healthy. I’m glad you came up with the substitute for shrimp. Personally, I find that chicken breast is more filling and less of an allergen.

    Thank you so much for sharing this, I’d love to make this and it fits right along with my meal plan.

    Looking Forward to More Recipes,
    Stacey

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      March 17, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks Stacey! I’ve made it with both chicken and shrimp and like both versions.

      Reply
  4. Faylinn says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    I am so glad that I came across your blog and this stir-fry recipe. I definitely think that your blog posts will help my younger sister, who is a foodie at heart and was also recently diagnosed with diabetes. She has been really struggling to find a balance between her new medical condition and her love for food. I really think that your list of kidney-friendly foods will be very helpful to her as she learns more about how to take care of herself.

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    • Shelby Kinnaird says

      March 16, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Faylinn – You sound like a great sister! A diabetes diagnosis can be overwhelming at first and support from loved ones helps so much. I’m glad you think my recipes might help. Keep me posted and let me know if your sister struggles with anything in particular that I might be able to address on the blog.

      Reply

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