Insomnia and sleeplessness can be combated with the right combination of foods high in tryptophan and melatonin. Our Shrimp With Bok Choy and Corn has sleep inducing shrimp, bok choy and corn. Try it tonight!

Shrimp With Bok Choy and Corn Recipe

Ingredients
2 tablespoons soy sauce (wheat free tamari)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
4 teaspoons of canola or vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs of baby bok choy, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (15 ounces) baby corn, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted

Directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Stir fry the bok choy for 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp, ginger, baby corn, garlic and stir fry for 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture (from step 1) and continue to stir fry until shrimp is cook (do not overcook the shrimp). Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediate with rice.

Did you know? Bok Choy is nutritious in getting lots of vitamin C, calcium and vitamin A.  Bok Choy also contain glucosinolates, which may prevent cancer.  Studies have shown that glucosinolates can inhibit or prevent tumor formation.

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