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Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp

A quick garlic stir-fry of baby bok choy and baby shrimp, ready in minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 oz 120 gbok choy, or baby bok choy, cleaned and rinsed
  • 1/8 teaspoonsalt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoonoil
  • 1/4 cupbaby shrimps peeled
  • 3 clovesgarlic finely chopped

Instructions

Instructions

  • Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat.
  • Add the 3 cloves finely chopped garlic and sauté, stirring constantly, until aromatic and lightly golden (about 30–45 seconds). Do not let the garlic burn.
  • Add the 1/4 cup baby shrimps and stir-fry until they are just turning opaque and are mostly cooked (about 1 minute).
  • Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste) over the shrimp, then add the 4 oz baby bok choy (cleaned and rinsed).
  • Quickly stir-fry the shrimp and bok choy together until the bok choy is tender-crisp and the shrimp are fully cooked (about 1–2 minutes).
  • Remove from heat, transfer to a serving plate, and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Spatula

Notes

Do not overcook your vegetables. They should retain the vitality and crunchiness.
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