Shanghai Shrimp Stir-fry - You Bao Xia (油爆虾)
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Shanghai Shrimp Stir-fry - You Bao Xia (油爆虾)
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Shanghai-style shrimp stir-fry or you bao xia (油爆虾) is a classic Shanghainese dish that uses whole shrimp. Wok fried until they are crispy and then soaked in a savory sauce, this Shrimp stir fry dish is also a favorite Shanghai Chinese New Year dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp (450g, size: 21/30)
- 1 cup oil (for frying)
- 2 scallions (white portion only, save the green portion for another day)
- 3 slices ginger
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese black vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt (to taste)
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Instructions
- Start by preparing the shrimp. Using kitchen shears, trim off the legs and the sharp pointy part at the top of the head. Then devein the shrimp by using a toothpick to carefully expose and pull it out, without damaging the shell (see the photo!). Rinse the shrimp thoroughly, drain, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Heat the oil in a wok over high heat until it just starts to smoke. Carefully lower the shrimp into the oil in two batches, frying gently for about 5 - 10 seconds with each batch. The shrimp will go opaque very quickly. Immediately scoop them out into a metal strainer, to drain excess oil back into the wok. Set the shrimp aside.
- Now, let the oil heat up again until it's smoking. Lower the shrimp into the oil again (in two separate batches), and fry for another 5 - 10 seconds. The frying time varies depending on shrimp size––over frying will dry out the shrimp.
- Turn off the heat and scoop out the oil into a heat-proof bowl, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil in the wok. Turn the heat on to low and add in the scallion whites and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the Shaoxing wine, chicken broth, sugar and vinegar. Turn up the heat, so the mixture comes to a simmer. Stir for 30 seconds.
- At this point, you can choose to remove the scallions and ginger from the wok, or simply leave them in there! Finally, add the shrimp back to the wok along with the sesame oil. Stir-fry for 5-10 seconds, until the shrimp are coated in the sauce. Add salt to taste, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5.8mg
(6%)
Calcium
169mg
(17%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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