Vietnamese Opo Squash and Shrimp Stir Fry

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Vietnamese Opo Squash and Shrimp Stir Fry

By: Cindy Lam Lorimer

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 4

This Vietnamese opo squash and shrimp stir-fry is a light, home-style dish made with tender shrimp, sautéed shallots, and crisp opo squash. Simple, fresh, and full of flavor, it’s best served over a bowl of steamed rice.

Ingredients

Marinade:

1 lb shrimp, peeled
1 Tbsp mushroom powder
green onions, white part only, chopped, save green part for garnish
¼ tsp kosher salt
pinch black pepper

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
6 cups opo squash, equivalent to one medium squash, seeds removed, cut into one inch pieces
2 Tbsp fish sauce
⅓ cup water

Garnish:

cilantro, chopped
green onions, chopped

Instructions

Marinate shrimp with marinade ingredients and set aside.
In a wok, on medium high heat, add oil, shallots and cloves. Stir fry for 30 seconds.
Add shrimp and let it cook untouched for 2 minutes.
Add opo squash, then fish sauce and mix together.
Add water, toss and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Turn off heat and cover with lid for 5 minutes.
Remove lid and garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions.
Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!

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https://www.cindylamcuisine.com/opo-squash-and-shrimp-stir-fry/