Shanghainese Stir-Fried River Shrimp with Garlic and Shaoxing Wine

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

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Tender river shrimp quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and a splash of Shaoxing wine for a light, savory dish. This Chinese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs fresh river shrimp, peeled and deveined, garlic cloves, minced, ginger, minced 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: 6 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

400 grams fresh river shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
15 grams ginger, minced
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 stalks green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 15 grams minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
Step 2: Add 400 grams peeled and deveined river shrimp to the wok, spreading them out in a single layer. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the shrimp begin to turn pink and curl.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the wine aroma is pronounced.
Step 4: Toss in 2 chopped green onion stalks, stir briefly to combine, then remove from heat and serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant seafood dish.