Garlic Enoki Mushroom and Fresh Shrimp Stir-Fry
A savory, aromatic Chinese stir-fry that pairs sweet fresh shrimp with tender enoki mushrooms, all tossed in fragrant garlic for a simple, flavorful weeknight meal.
Story
This classic home-style Chinese stir-fry is a staple of casual weeknight cooking, beloved for its bright garlicky aroma and the perfect contrast between the juicy sweetness of fresh shrimp and the mild, tender crunch of enoki mushrooms, coming together in just minutes for a comforting, satisfying dish that pairs effortlessly with steamed white rice.
Ingredients
enoki mushroom
to taste
fresh shrimp
to taste
garlic
to taste
small chili pepper
to taste
cilantro
to taste
scallion
to taste
oil
to taste
salt
to taste
chicken powder
to taste
pepper powder
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Assorted ingredients
2
Step 2
Trim the stems from the enoki mushrooms, devein and remove the heads from the fresh shrimp, then mince the garlic (at least half a bowl's worth), small chili peppers, coriander and scallions
3
Step 3
Heat a wok, add a generous amount of oil, then pour in the minced garlic
4
Step 4
After briefly stir-frying the minced garlic, add all the seasonings
5
Step 5
Stir-fry the minced garlic over low heat until it turns slightly golden and fragrant
6
Step 6
Add the enoki mushrooms
7
Step 7
Stir-fry the enoki mushrooms over medium heat until they are slightly soft
8
Step 8
Add the fresh shrimp with their heads and digestive tracts removed
9
Step 9
Cover with a lid, turn to low heat and braise for a while
10
Step 10
Wait until the shrimp turn red and are fully cooked
11
Step 11
Add chopped chili peppers, cilantro, and scallions
12
Step 12
Toss all the ingredients briefly in a stir-fry, turn off the heat, and transfer to a serving dish
