Papaya and Celery with Shrimp

Name: Papaya and Celery with Shrimp
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup ripe papaya, cubed; 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced diagonal; 1 egg white; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon rice wine; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, julienned

A light and refreshing stir-fry featuring tender shrimp velveted in egg white, crisp celery, and sweet papaya. This Cantonese-inspired dish comes together quickly for a healthy weeknight dinner.

23 min

Medium

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This dish balances the natural sweetness of ripe papaya with the delicate savory notes of shrimp. The egg white coating gives the shrimp a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture while keeping them juicy during high-heat cooking.

Ingredients

large shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 oz

ripe papaya, cubed 1 cup

celery stalks, sliced diagonal 2 stalks

egg white 1

cornstarch 2 tablespoons

salt 1/2 teaspoon

rice wine 1 tablespoon

vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

garlic, minced 2 cloves

ginger, julienned 1 inch

Instructions

Marinate the shrimp

Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine shrimp with egg white, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, and rice wine. Mix gently until coated. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Prepare the produce

Cut papaya into bite-sized cubes. Slice celery on a diagonal into thin pieces. Mix remaining cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry.

Stir-fry the aromatics

Heat oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 15 seconds until fragrant.

Cook the shrimp

Add marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove to a plate.

Finish the dish

Add celery to the wok, stir-fry 1 minute. Return shrimp, add papaya, and pour in cornstarch slurry. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.