Shrimp With Chinese Vegetables Recipe
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Shrimp
- 1
Marinate shrimp
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl combine shrimp, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1 tbs cornstarch, 1 tsp light soy sauce and 1 tsp Shaoxing wine. Toss to coat evenly and let rest 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
- 2
Cook shrimp
Heat a large wok or heavy skillet over high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes until the undersides turn pink and slightly opaque. Stir and cook another 30–60 seconds until just cooked through (shrimp should be firm and opaque). Transfer shrimp to a bowl and set aside; do not overcook.
Vegetables
- 3
Prepare vegetables
While shrimp marinates, trim bok choy and snow peas, julienne the carrot, slice shiitake mushrooms, cut green onions into 1-inch pieces and mince garlic and julienne ginger. This ensures quick, even cooking.
- 4
Stir-fry vegetables
In the same hot wok (add a teaspoon of oil if the pan is dry) add minced garlic and julienned ginger and stir 10–15 seconds until fragrant (do not burn). Add carrots and shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry 1 minute. Add snow peas and baby bok choy and continue stir-frying 1–2 minutes until bok choy stems begin to soften but leaves are still bright. Add the green onions and toss for 20–30 seconds.
Sauce & Finish
- 5
Make sauce
In a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup stock, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon light soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. In a separate small cup mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 teaspoon cold water to make a slurry.
- 6
Combine and thicken
Return cooked shrimp to the wok with the vegetables. Stir the sauce once more and pour it into the wok. Bring to a gentle boil and then drizzle in the cornstarch slurry while stirring. Continue stirring for 30–60 seconds until sauce thickens and coats shrimp and vegetables.
- 7
Adjust and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning: add up to 1/4 tsp more salt or a little more soy if needed. Remove from heat, drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil if desired, toss once, and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.