Shrimp and Pineapple Stir Fry

Have you ever had one of those days where time just gets away from you?  A day where it seems to go from 10:00 to 3:30 in a blink of the eye?  Well I had one of those days!  And as my daughter opens the door after getting off the school bus I suddenly realize the time and that I have no dinner plan!  Now to look through what I have on hand and try to come up with something.  I had shrimp in the freezer and fresh veggies left over from my daughter's birthday party so what better to make than stir-fry!  

The best thing about stir fry is you can change it up to fit your family's liking.  Not a shrimp fan?  Try chicken instead.  Or pork.  And as for the veggies, use any combination you like!  (Peppers, onions, pea pods and bean sprouts are some of our favorites.)  I just used what I had in the fridge and it turned out AWESOME!  Enjoy!

Shrimp and Pineapple Stir Fry

Ingredients

1/2 cup low sodium organic chicken broth
2 tbsp pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapples)
2 tsp Braggs (or reduced sodium soy sauce)
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp coconut oil
12 ounces frozen or raw uncooked   shrimp (peeled and deveined), thawed
2 Tbsp minced garlic 
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp coconut oil
1 1/4 cup baby carrots, cut in strips
1 1/4 cup mushrooms, sliced




1 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped
2 x 8 oz can pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved.                                                    *Fresh pineapple can also be used! 

Directions:

 

Stir first 4 ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.

Heat a large frying pan on medium-high until very hot. Add first amount of coconut oil. Add next 3 ingredients. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink. Transfer to a small bowl.
Heat second amount of coconut oil in same pan. Add vegetables and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Add pineapple and shrimp. Mix well. Stir broth mixture and add to pan. Heat and stir for about 1 minute until boiling and slightly thickened.

Serve with rice, if desired.

What's your favorite Stir Fry Combo?