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 crisp celery and succulent shrimp. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to perfecting it.

Ingredients:

- 200g large shrimp, peeled and deveined

- 3-4 celery stalks, sliced diagonally

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)

- 1/2 tsp sugar

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Prep the ingredients: Marinate shrimp with a pinch of salt, pepper, and 1/2 tsp soy sauce for 10 minutes. Blanch celery in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and set aside.

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 until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

4. Combine ingredients: Return shrimp to the wok, add blanched celery, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until well-coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

5. Serve: Transfer to a plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy hot with steamed rice!

Tips: For extra flavor, add a dash of rice wine when stir-frying shrimp. Ensure celery stays crisp by avoiding overcooking. This versatile dish can be customized with bell peppers or carrots for added color.