Description
Chinese Ginger Scallion Shrimp is a quick, flavorful stir-fry featuring juicy shrimp, fresh ginger, and scallions in a savory sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, julienned
- 4 scallions, sliced into 2-inch segments
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or substitute broth)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or grapeseed)
Instructions
- Heat your wok or skillet over high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the hot wok. Swirl to coat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil, then toss in ginger, garlic, and white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir quickly until everything is glossy and coated. Add green parts of scallions last.
- Plate it up immediately and serve with rice, noodles, or a crisp salad on the side.
Notes
- Use fresh or well-thawed shrimp for best results.
- Slice ginger and scallions thinly for faster cooking and better flavor infusion.
- Cook over high heat to get that perfect sear on the shrimp.
- Prep sauce and ingredients in advance to keep the stir-fry process quick and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: Chinese shrimp, ginger scallion shrimp, stir fry shrimp, quick Chinese dinner, seafood stir fry