Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried River Shrimp with Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Succulent river shrimp quickly stir-fried with aromatic ginger and scallions for a light and flavorful Shanghainese seafood dish. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh river shrimp, ginger, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined fresh river shrimp
1 tbsp, julienned ginger
3, sliced into 2-inch segments scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Step 2: Add 1 tbsp julienned ginger and stir-fry for 20 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined river shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they start turning pink.
Step 4: Pour in 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1/2 tsp sugar, then toss everything together.
Step 5: Add 3 sliced scallions (2-inch segments) and stir-fry for another 1 minute until shrimp are fully cooked and scallions are slightly wilted but still vibrant.
Step 6: Remove from heat immediately and serve hot as a light entrée or part of a family-style meal.