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Scallion Ginger Shrimp Recipe

Classic Scallion Ginger Shrimp is great for the summer and lightning fast to make and prepare. Shrimp defrosts easily, cutting the ginger and scallion is a snap, and and with a hot wok, you could be eating within 10 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp (450g, peeled and deveined)
  • 4 scallions (cut into 2-3 inch lengths)
  • 10 thin slices fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or canola or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 dash soy sauce (optional)

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Cut the scallions into 2 1/2 inch pieces and slice the ginger to about 1/8 inch thickness. Heat the oil in your 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Nutrition Information

Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 1043mg (43%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 7.2mg (8%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 1043mg 43%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.