fried shrimp with celery

How to Make Stir-Fried Celery with Shrimp: A Complete Guide

Stir-fried celery with shrimp is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish that balances crunch, freshness, and savory flavors. Here’s a step-by-step guide to perfecting it.

### Ingredients

- 200g fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 300g celery, sliced diagonally

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp oyster sauce

- ½ tsp sugar

- Salt to taste

- Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

### Instructions

1. Prep the ingredients: Marinate the shrimp with a pinch of salt and ½ tsp soy sauce for 10 minutes. Blanch celery in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain to retain crispness.

2. Stir-fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink (about 2 minutes). Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté aromatics: In the same wok, add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (10 seconds). Toss in blanched celery and stir-fry for 1 minute.

4. Combine and season: Return shrimp to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until everything is well-coated.

5. Serve: Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

### Tips

- Use large shrimp for better texture.

- Overcooking celery will make it mushy—blanch briefly for crispness.

- Adjust sauces to taste; for a lighter version, reduce soy sauce.

This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice and takes just 15 minutes to make. Enjoy the harmony of tender shrimp and crunchy celery!