Fried Shrimp with Onion and Celery 🦐🥗
Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 1-2 red chilies, sliced (to taste)
- 2-3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions:
1. Begin by marinating the shrimp. In a bowl, combine the shrimp with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
2. In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil over high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the minced garlic and sliced chilies to the hot oil, stir-frying for just a few seconds until they become fragrant.
4. Next, toss in the sliced red onion and celery. Stir-fry these vegetables until they are slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Now it’s time to add the marinated shrimp to the pan. Cook them until they turn pink and opaque, which should take just a few minutes.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar until well blended.
7. Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and vegetables, stirring well to ensure everything is combined and evenly coated.
8. Finish by adding a dash more of sesame oil for extra flavor. Stir everything together one last time and then remove the wok from the heat.
9. Serve this vibrant fried shrimp hot, either on its own or with steamed rice for a more filling meal.