Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
51 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp
Description
Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp highlights the mild, slightly sweet flavor of bok choy complemented by the delicate texture of baby shrimp. Garlic is lightly sautéed to bring out its aroma without overpowering the dish. The shrimp are cooked until just half done before adding the bok choy, ensuring both components cook to the right tenderness.
This stir-fry method keeps the bok choy crisp and vibrant while the shrimp remain tender. Salt is added sparingly to enhance the natural tastes. The dish is best served immediately to enjoy its fresh textures and flavors at their peak.
To maintain the vegetables' crunchiness, avoid overcooking. This dish pairs well as a quick side to Asian-style meals or with rice. Refer to the Chinese greens with oyster sauce recipe for a compatible vegetable accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 4 oz (120g) bok choy or baby bok choy, cleaned and rinsed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup Shrimp peeled, baby
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat up a wok with the cooking oil and sauté the chopped garlic until light brown or aromatic. Add the baby shrimp and stir-fry until they are half-cooked.
- Add a pinch of salt to the shrimp, followed by the baby bok choy. Quickly stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender. Dish out and serve hot.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the bok choy to keep its crunch and vitality.
- Fresh garlic is key to achieving a fragrant base without bitterness.
- This dish complements Chinese greens with oyster sauce well for a fuller meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1267IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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