Description
A quick and flavor-packed Chinese dish featuring juicy shrimp stir-fried with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions in a glossy soy-based sauce. Perfect for weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for stir-frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat your wok or skillet over medium-high heat until slightly smoking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add neutral oil to the hot wok and swirl to coat evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Add sliced ginger and garlic to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, about 2–3 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour in soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch slurry. Stir quickly as sauce thickens. Add scallions and toss to coat evenly for 1 more minute.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with sesame oil and give a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
Notes
- Use large shrimp for better texture and less risk of overcooking.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand, as the cooking moves quickly.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds or a squeeze of lime for added brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg