Crock Pot Shrimp Stir-Fry

The thing I love most about my crock pot is it's intended purpose - set it and forget it.  This recipe uses the crock pot, but we're only talking a maximum of 3 hours of set it and forget it!  I started this when I got home from shopping later this afternoon, and it was ready just in time for dinner.  Good flavor and low in calories, I will be making this again for my family.  You can find the recipe I used HERE.  I did make a few changes-
1. After removing the shells and de-veining the shrimp, I precooked them in a skillet with a little seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, just to ensure they were cooked through. 
2.  I didn't have any oyster sauce, so at a friend's suggestion, I used  worcestershire sauce.
3.  I added a small sliced onion into the crockpot at the beginning stages.
4.  I added the cooked shrimp 20 minutes before done time as the recipe suggests. 
5.  I did not add bamboo shoots, as no one in my family particularly cares for them.
6. I completely forgot to add the snow peas!  I had every intention, and will definitely put them in next time, as I think they will be a great addition. 
7.  I used an orange pepper instead of a red one.

I did the nutritional values based on the original recipe, and NOT including the rice.
Serves 6
Per Serving: Calories 133, Carbs 11, Fat 2g, Protein 18g

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

 First off, let me say - I DON'T LIKE GREEN PEPPERS!  But I ate over half of one of these!  Apparently cooking them into submission really lessens the flavor to a more tolerable state (for me).  I will definitely make these again, but for once, I will agree with my husband - they were a bit bland.  Nothing that a little hot sauce won't fix.  Maybe some additional spices or some fresh chopped cilantro.  I really liked the use of the couscous (LOVE couscous) as opposed to the typical rice.  The overall texture of the meat mixture was fantastic.   One pepper was plenty large enough for a main dish serving.  We also had a baked potato with low fat sour cream and cheese on the side.  Enjoy!


Nutrition Information:
Calories 300, Carbs 43 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g

You can find the recipe for Crockpot Stuffed Peppers here.