Snow peas paired with either chicken or shrimp is a classic Asian combination. When you can’t decide which you’d prefer, try this recipe, which gives you both.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4, 1 cup per serving

　　2 teaspoons canola or corn oil

　　2 teaspoons bottled chopped garlic or 4 medium garlic cloves, chopped

　　1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

　　9 ounces raw large shrimp, peeled, rinsed and patted dry

　　2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 ounces each), all visible fat discarded, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips

　　8 ounces fresh or frozen snow peas, trimmed if fresh

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic is aromatic.

　　

Step 2

Stir in the shrimp and chicken. Increase the heat to high. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

　　

Step 3

If using fresh snow peas, cook the chicken and shrimp for 2 more minutes before adding the peas. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes with the peas. If using frozen snow peas, add to the chicken and shrimp and cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Uncover and cook for 2 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the shrimp is pink and cooked through.

　　

Step 4

Stir in the salt.

　　

Cook’ Tip

Step 5

Using salt near the end of preparation heightens the flavors without adding too much sodium.

　　

nutrition information

Step 6

(Per Serving)

　　

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Calories: 157

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 3.5g

　　

Step 9

Saturated: 0.5g

　　

Step 10

Trans: 0.0g

　　

Step 11

Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

　　

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Monounsaturated: 2.0g

　　

Step 13

Cholesterol: 127mg

　　

Step 14

Sodium: 439mg

　　

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Carbohydrates: 5g

　　

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Fiber: 2g

　　

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Sugars: 2g

　　

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Protein: 25g

　　

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Dietary Exchanges

　　

Step 20

1 Vegetable

　　

Step 21

3 Very Lean Meat

　　American Heart Association Quick & Easy Meals