Stir Fry Spinach Salad Recipes

THAI STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC AND PEANUTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a cup, stir together stock,​ oyster sauce, fish sauce, sherry, and brown sugar. Set aside. Rinse spinach and drain.
• Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl around, then add garlic and chili (if using). Stir-fry 1 minute to release the fragrance.
• Add the red pepper (if using) and stir-fry 1 minute. Add the spinach and stir-fry briefly, until the spinach leaves are lightly covered in the oil and garlic/chile (about 30 seconds). Add the stir-fry sauce and stir-fry until spinach has cooked down to a nice dark green (stems should still be on the crisp side), about 2 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from heat and taste-test, adding more fish sauce instead of salt. (If too salty or sweet, add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice. More chile can be added for increased spiciness.)
• To serve, scoop or slide spinach onto a serving plate or bowl. Top with the remaining liquid at the bottom of your wok/pan. Drizzle over the sesame oil and top with chopped nuts.
• Serve and enjoy.

STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• In a large wok over medium heat, heat oil. Stir-fry salt and spinach for 1 minute. When spinach has wilted add sugar and garlic and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more. Plate spinach, serve warm or cold.

STIR-FRY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice in a small bowl; set pineapple aside. (Discard remaining juice or save for another use.) , In a skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Add green pepper; stir-fry for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, add brown sugar and cornstarch to pineapple juice. Stir in the ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth; gradually add to skillet Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. , On a large serving platter, arrange the spinach, pineapple and tomatoes. Top with chicken and green pepper.

PAN FRIED SPINACH

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• Melt the butter and heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix in the crumbled bacon, garlic, and onion. Cook and stir 2 minutes, then mix in the spinach until evenly coated with the butter and oil. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, or until spinach is tender. Season with salt and pepper to serve.

STIR-FRIED SESAME SHRIMP AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Place the shrimp in a large colander and rinse with water. Sprinkle generously with salt and toss together for about a minute. Rinse with water and repeat. After rinsing one more time, drain on paper towels. Pat dry with more paper towels.
• Combine 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste) and the sugar in a small bowl and place close to your wok.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Push to the sides of the pan and add the shrimp in one layer. Let cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then add the remaining oil and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the sesame seeds and spinach and stir-fry for 1 minute, until it has begun to wilt but the wilting is still uneven. Add the salt and sugar, sprinkling it evenly over the spinach, and continue to stir-fry until the spinach has wilted but is still bright and the shrimp are cooked through and bright pink, about 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat, drizzle on the sesame oil, toss together and serve, with rice, noodles or other grains.

BEEF STIR-FRY WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch and ginger until smooth; set aside.
• Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles in pan. Add 1 tsp canola oil; swirl to coat.
• Add steak and stir-fry 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to plate.
• Microwave spinach on 100 percent power for 2-3 minutes or until wilted.
• Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium-high and swirl to coat.
• Add peppers, onions and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables soften.
• Return steak to skillet. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to skillet. Stir-fry until sauce bubbles and thickens, about 1 more minute.
• Divide spinach among 4 plates; top with steak mixture and serve.

HEARTY STIR-FRY SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add beef. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into another plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. , Drain and discard marinade from beef and chicken. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons oil; stir-fry beef until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Stir-fry carrots and broccoli in remaining oil for 5 minutes. Add the green pepper, onion and mushrooms; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in cilantro and reserved marinade., Toss salad greens and oranges; place on a large serving plate. Top with the stir-fried beef, chicken and vegetables.

STIR-FRIED SPINACH WITH GARLIC

Steps:

• Wash the spinach thoroughly.
• Remove all stems leaving just the leaves.
• Heat the wok (or large frying pan) until it is VERY hot.
• Add the oil.
• When the oil it is very hot and slightly smoking, add the garlic and salt.
• Stir-fry both for 10 seconds.
• Add the spinach and stir-fry for about 2 minutes to coat the spinach leaves thoroughly with the oil, garlic and salt.
• When the spinach has wilted to about one-third of its original size, add the sugar.
• Continue to stir-fry for another 4 minutes.
• Transfer to a plate and pour off any excess liquid.
• Serve hot or cold.

EASY FRIED SPINACH

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops bubbling. This allows the water from the butter to evaporate. Add the garlic; cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until it is just beginning to brown. Put in the spinach leaves and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring, until the leaves are dark and are about 1/4 of their original size.