Scallion Ginger Shrimp

Classic Scallion Ginger Shrimp is a quick and easy dish, perfect for celebrating Lunar New Year. With simple ingredients like ginger, scallions, and shrimp, this stir fry can be ready in under 10 minutes, making it an approachable and delicious option for home cooks.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese, Lunar New Year

Keyword Black Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Salt, Scallions, Shaoxing Wine, Shrimp, Soy Sauce, Sugar

Cooking Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 170kcal

Author Recipe Adapted From: TheWorksOfLife.com

Equipment

Stovetop
Wok Or large skillet

Ingredients

1 pound Shrimp
4 Scallions Cut into 2-3 inch lengths
10 thin slices Fresh Giner
2 Tablespoon Peanut Oil
1 Tablespoon Shaoxing Wine
¼ teaspoon Sesame Oil
¼ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon White Pepper
⅛ teaspoon Sugar
1 dash Soy Sauce Low-sodium

Instructions

Defrost your shrimp and give them a quick rinse, checking them for any veins. After they are defrosted and clean, place them into a colander to drain well. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Cut the scallions into 2½-inch pieces and slice the ginger to about ⅛-inch thickness. Heat the oil in the wok over medium heat and spread the ginger across the wok. Let it fry in the oil for about 20 seconds to infuse the oil with all that great flavor, and immediately turn up the flame to the highest setting.
Next, add the scallion ends and the meatier middle parts of the scallion. Give everything a quick stir and add the shrimp. Let the shrimp sear for 20 seconds and add the wine, sesame oil, salt, white pepper, and pinch of sugar.
Add the remaining green portion of the scallions and stir-fry until the shrimp is just cooked through. Add in the dash of soy if using, and give everything a final toss. Plate and serve immeidately.

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