Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp snow peas, perfect for a light weeknight dinner.
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This classic Chinese dish comes together in minutes, delivering a satisfying combination of sweet shrimp and snappy snow peas. Serve it steamed jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
snow peas
200g (about 2 cups)
shrimp
250g (1/2 lb), peeled and deveined
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
fresh ginger
1 inch, julienned
scallions
2 stalks, sliced
shaoxing wine
1 tablespoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
chicken powder
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Prep the vegetables and shrimp
Trim the snow peas and pull off any tough strings along the edges. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the snow peas, and blanch for about 30 seconds until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside. Rinse the shrimp and pat completely dry.
2
Sauté the aromatics
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat. Add the ginger and scallions, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Cook the shrimp
Add the shrimp to the wok in a single layer. Let them sear for 30 seconds before stirring. Pour in the shaoxing wine and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
4
Finish the stir-fry
Add the blanched snow peas to the wok along with the salt and chicken powder. Toss everything together for about 1 minute until the snow peas are heated through and coated in the flavors. Serve immediately while hot.
