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Moo Shu Shrimp

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This Moo Shu Shrimp has shrimp combined with mushrooms, carrots, green onions and cabbage and a simple sauce. The mixture is served in tortillas, topped with hoisin sauce and cilantro.

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moo shu shrimp in tortillas

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If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine, you’ve likely heard of moo shu pork. It’s a delicious and savory dish that’s often served with pancakes for wrapping. But have you ever tried moo shu shrimp? If not, you’re in for a real treat!

The tender shrimp, crunchy veggies, and savory sauce make for a satisfying and flavorful meal. And as much as I’d love to whip up a batch of Chinese pancakes, that’s just not realistic for me on a weeknight. So tortillas make a great substitution!

shrimp with mushrooms and hoisin sauce

Ingredients

  • Oil: I used vegetable oil, but any neutral oil will work. You could even use olive oil.
  • Shrimp: Make sure your shrimp is peeled, devined, and with the tails removed.
  • Vegetables: I use a mixture of garlic, mushrooms, carrot, green onions, and napa cabbage.
  • Soy Sauce: Most of the flavor of the shrimp comes from the soy sauce.
  • Cornstarch: The cornstarch thickens the sauce.
  • Sriracha: To give the dish some spice.
  • Tortillas: I like to serve this with either soft taco or fajita sized tortillas. And my favorite way to serve them is either warming them up in the microwave, or charring them a bit over the gas stove.
  • Hoisin Sauce and Cilantro: These are both a must, in my opinion. The add additional flavor and brightness.
hoisin sauce on moo shu tacos

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moo shu shrimp in tortillas

Moo Shu Shrimp

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Author: Deborah Harroun
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
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This Moo Shu Shrimp has shrimp combined with mushrooms, carrots, green onions and cabbage and a simple sauce. The mixture is served in tortillas, topped with hoisin sauce and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 6 cups shredded Napa cabbage
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 8 taco sized flour tortillas
  • hoisin sauce and fresh cilantro for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook 60-90 seconds on each side, until pink and cooked through. Add the garlic and toss for another 15-30 seconds. Remove the garlic to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add the mushrooms and cook until they start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the carrot and green onions and cook another 2 minutes. Add in the cabbage and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Combine the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and sriracha in a small bowl and whisk. Pour the mixture into the vegetables and stir. Add the reserved shrimp and remove from the heat.
  • If desired, char the tortillas over a gas stove or in a dry skillet. Serve the shrimp mixture in the tortillas, topped with hoisin sauce and fresh cilantro.

Recipe Notes:

Adapted from Cooking Light March 2007
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include tortillas, hoisin sauce, or cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 217kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 15g (5%), Protein: 21g (42%), Fat: 9g (14%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 143mg (48%), Sodium: 1394mg (61%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 3g (3%)
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  3. Elle says

    Again, what bad photo are you talking about? That photo just made my stomach rumble, so it must be good.

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  5. glamah16 says

    It looks appetizing enough to me. You are your oown harshest critic. But what do I know about photography. I love Moo Shu and this feature.

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  7. giz says

    My abilities as a photographer are still in the infantile stage compared to this one – and – by the way – some of the best cookbooks I own don’t even have pictures. The recipe speaks for itself.

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  10. Katerina says

    Great idea, I have never made homemade moo shu before but it makes sense that it is so easy. Your photo really isn’t that bad.

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  11. Sylvie says

    I’m so glad you have started the bad photo Sunday, because it’d be a shame to miss out on all these great sounding recipes just because you’re not too happy with the recipe. Maybe I should gather all my courage and post some of my really bad pics!

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  13. Claire says

    It’s an “ok-ish photo Sunday”, I agree! or is it just my brain synthetising the list of ingredients and intellectually enjoying the shrimps and tortilla?!

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