When you want to combine shrimp with a few other ingredients to create an attractive stir-fry dish, with a simple yet extremely delicious method, then shrimp stir-fried with broccoli and shrimp stir-fried with bok choy are very suitable choices. Get into the kitchen with TasteVN right away to showcase your talent!
1. Shrimp stir-fried with broccoli
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Shrimp stir-fried with broccoli For 2 people
Shrimp 300 gr Broccoli 1 piece (about 300gr) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning A little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
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When buying broccoli, you should choose those with a bright dark green color, uniform in color on all sides of the broccoli.
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Choose broccoli that feels firm, heavy, sturdy, and has a weight consistent with its shape when held.
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Avoid buying broccoli that is damaged, rotten, or wilted; those will feel light and soft when held.
See more: The benefits of broccoli for health
How to cook Stir-fried Shrimp with Broccoli
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Prepare the ingredients
For the shrimp, cut off the head, peel the shell, remove the black vein, then wash thoroughly and drain.
For the broccoli, separate it into small florets, wash thoroughly, and drain.
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Cook the Stir-fried Shrimp with Broccoli
Add 500ml of water to a pot and bring to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt. When the water is boiling, add the broccoli and boil for 3 minutes, then remove and soak in a bowl of cold bowl of water for about 5 minutes, then remove and drain.
Tip: To keep the broccoli vibrant and crisp, you should soak it in cold water immediately after boiling.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan, when the oil is hot, add the shrimp and stir-fry quickly for about 1 minute over high heat until the shrimp is firm.
Once the shrimp is firm, add 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Continue to stir-fry on medium heat for about 3 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked and absorbs the flavors.
Finally, add the boiled broccoli and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then adjust the seasoning to taste before turning off the heat, and serve the dish on a plate!
Small tip: To enhance the flavor and aroma of the stir-fry, you can sprinkle some ground pepper on top when serving the dish!
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Final Product
The stir-fried shrimp with broccoli dish has a vibrant color with the red of the shrimp blending with the green of the broccoli. The shrimp is sweet, evenly infused with spices, and the broccoli is crunchy. The dish will taste better when served with rice!
2. Stir-fried Shrimp with Bok Choy
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Shrimp with Bok Choy For 2 people
Shrimp 200 gr Bok Choy 300 gr Cooking Oil 2 tablespoons Common Seasoning A little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh and delicious bok choy
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You should buy bok choy that has a bright green color, smooth leaves, and the stems should be light green or pale green.
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Fresh, tasty bok choy feels heavy in your hand, its weight should correspond to its size; do not choose large bok choy that feels light because that indicates old, stale vegetables.
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Avoid choosing bok choy with dark spots on the leaves, wilted, yellowing, and stems that are yellow-black or rotten.
How to make Shrimp stir-fried with bok choy
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Prepare the ingredients
For the shrimp, cut off the head, peel the shell, remove the intestinal tract, then wash clean and let drain.
Bok choy should be separated into small branches, washed in diluted salt water, then rinsed again with clean water and let drain.
Tip: You can cut the bok choy into small pieces or leave the leaves whole depending on your preference!
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Sautéed shrimp with bok choy
You add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into a pan and heat it on high, then add the shrimp and sauté for about 1 minute until the shrimp are firm, then remove to a bowl.
Next, add the bok choy to the pan where you just sautéed the shrimp, add 1/2 cup of water (rice bowl) and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring well for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
When the vegetables are cooked, add the shrimp back in, then add 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Stir continuously to ensure the seasoning is evenly absorbed by the shrimp and bok choy.
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate.
Tip:
- You can sprinkle a little ground pepper on top to enhance the aroma and make the dish more appealing!
- If you prefer a dry stir-fry, after sautéing the bok choy, just remove the excess water from the pan and add the shrimp and seasonings as described above.
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Final product
The sautéed shrimp with bok choy has a light fragrant smell, with fresh green bok choy. The shrimp absorbs the seasoning perfectly, and the bok choy is crunchy and sweet, with a refreshing stir-fry sauce. This dish is very suitable for your daily meal menu!
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- When choosing shrimp, you should select those with a transparent shell, still having a hint of sea water smell.
- Fresh shrimp typically have tails that are tightly curled, with a slightly curved body, firm meat, and the head and body of the shrimp are tightly connected.
- You should avoid buying shrimp that are slimy or have inconsistent coloring.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
How to properly peel shrimp and remove the intestines
- First, use your hands to break off the shrimp’s head.
- Next, use your hands to peel the shrimp’s shell starting from the belly, and then go around the body. For the shell at the tail end, hold the shrimp’s tail firmly and pull it back.
- To remove the shrimp’s intestines, use a knife to make a cut along the back of the shrimp to expose the intestines, then use a knife or a sharp skewer to hook the shrimp’s intestines out. Be careful at this step to avoid breaking the intestines.
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Above is an article guiding 2 ways to make stir-fried shrimp with broccoli and bok choy deliciously and simply. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Source of the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Hòa Oggy
