Tracy’s Kitchen- Stir-Fried Celery with Shrimp

How to make Stir-Fried Celery with Shrimp?

Ingredients:

• 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 2 stalks of celery, sliced diagonally

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

• Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Wash and slice the celery diagonally into thin pieces.

• Peel and devein the shrimp, then rinse them under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.

• Mince the garlic.

2. Marinate the Shrimp (Optional):

• In a bowl, mix the shrimp with a pinch of salt and white pepper. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.

3. Cook the Shrimp:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

• Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink and are just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set aside.

4. Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

• In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.

• Add the sliced celery and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, until the celery is tender but still crisp.

5. Combine and Season:

• Return the cooked shrimp to the wok.

• Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

• If you prefer a thicker sauce, add the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens.

6. Finish and Serve:

• Drizzle with sesame oil and give it a final stir.

• Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your Stir-Fried Celery with Shrimp!

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