Stir-fried Shrimp with Shanghai Greens

 This classic light home dish features plump bouncy shrimp paired with fresh crisp Shanghai greens.

 The taste is fresh and savory, low in oil and healthy, perfect for daily meals.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

180g fresh shrimp

250g Shanghai greens

Aromatics

3 garlic cloves

2 thin ginger slices

Seasonings

1 tsp cooking wine

1 tbsp light soy sauce

Pinch of salt

A little white sugar

Ground white pepper

Cooking oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients

   Peel off shrimp shells, remove the black vein, rinse thoroughly and drain water.

   Wash Shanghai greens and split into individual pieces. Mince garlic and ginger.
2. Marinate shrimp

   Put shrimp in a bowl, add cooking wine and white pepper, mix well and marinate for 8 minutes to remove fishy smell.
3. Fry shrimp

   Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry quickly until it turns pink and curled up. Scoop out and set aside.
4. Sauté aromatics and greens

   Leave residual oil in the pan, stir-fry ginger and garlic until fragrant. Put in Shanghai greens, stir-fry on high heat until the vegetables become soft and bright green.
5. Combine and season

   Return the fried shrimp to the wok. Add light soy sauce, salt and a little sugar, toss evenly to blend flavors fully.
6. Serve

   Turn off heat, transfer to plate and serve hot immediately.

Cooking Tips

1. Stir-fry greens on high heat briefly to retain crisp texture.
2. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep tender springy mouthfeel.
3. Light seasoning better highlights natural umami of seafood and vegetables.