Shanghainese Stir-Fried River Shrimp with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

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Fresh river shrimp quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and scallions in a light soy sauce, capturing the delicate flavors of Shanghai's coastal cuisine. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh river shrimp, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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

12 oz, peeled and deveined fresh river shrimp
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 tbsp finely julienned ginger
3 thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp finely julienned ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined river shrimp, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and just cooked through.
Step 3: Pour in 1 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, stirring quickly to coat the shrimp.
Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper, then add 3 thinly sliced scallions. Toss everything for another 30 seconds until the scallions soften slightly but remain bright green.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately, perfect alongside steamed rice or noodles.