Taiwanese Style Fried Shrimp (炒蝦)

炒蝦 (Taiwanese Style Fried Shrimp) is a popular dish in Taiwanese cuisine, known for its flavorful and crispy texture. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and can be served as a main dish or as a side dish.

Taiwanese Style Fried Shrimp (炒蝦)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  3. Add the marinated shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  4. Transfer the fried shrimp to a serving plate and garnish with additional chopped green onions, if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
10g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl for marinating Stirring spoon

Tools

Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Taiwanese Style Fried Shrimp with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of sesame oil to the shrimp before serving.

Cost

$10