Dinner: Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein

Delicious seafood skillet dinner ready in 25 minutes! Enjoy this tasty shrimp, broccoli and noodles flavored with fish sauce – perfect if you love Asian cuisine.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Shrimp and Broccoli Lo Mein

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

8 oz uncooked Chinese noodles or vermicelli
1 lb uncooked deveined peeled medium shrimp (31 to 35 count)
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 red jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Cook noodles as directed on package to desired doneness. Drain; cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet or wok with cooking spray. Heat over high heat until hot. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet; set aside. If necessary, drain skillet.
Add gingerroot and garlic to skillet; cook 30 seconds. Add broccoli, chile and 1/4 cup of the broth; cover and cook 1 to 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender.
In small bowl, mix remaining 3/4 cup broth, the fish sauce and cornstarch with wire whisk until smooth. Return shrimp to skillet; add cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir about 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened and shrimp are pink. Add noodles; toss until evenly coated and hot. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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