Leek Stir-Fried River Shrimp

Leek Stir-Fried River Shrimp

Crispy Fried River Shrimp with Leeks is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender river shrimp with fresh leeks and aromatic spices for a burst of flavor in every bite. The shrimp are fried to perfection until crispy, then stir-fried with fragrant scallion, ginger, and red bell pepper for a vibrant, savory-sweet taste. A splash of yellow wine and organic soy sauce enhances the umami richness, while leeks add a fresh, slightly sweet finish. This quick and easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal ingredients—peanut oil ensures a crisp texture, and a touch of sugar balances the flavors. Perfect as a main dish or appetizer, this stir-fry is a delicious way to enjoy tender shrimp with a satisfying crunch. Try it for a simple yet impressive meal that’s packed with bold, irresistible taste!

10 Minutes
Easy
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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river shrimp
250g

The aromatics

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leek
150g
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ginger
10g
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scallion
20g
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red bell pepper
100g

The sauce & seasonings

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peanut oil
2 tbsp
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sugar
½ tsp
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yellow wine
1 tbsp
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organic soy sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Rinse the river shrimp clean, cut off the shrimp guns and shrimp whiskers with scissors (this step can be omitted for river shrimp less than 5cm), and then use kitchen paper towels to absorb the surface water of the river shrimp for later use.

2. Step 2

Step 2
After cleaning the leek, control the water and cut it into sections, and cut the ginger, scallion, and red bell pepper into shreds.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add more peanut oil to the pan, heat the oil to 70% heat, add the small river shrimp, and fry until the river shrimp changes color and the shell is crispy, then remove and drain the oil.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Leave a small amount of oil at the bottom of the pan, add shredded scallion and ginger, and stir-fry until fragrant.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Then add the fried river shrimp and stir-fry evenly.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add sugar, yellow wine, and organic soy sauce, and stir-fry evenly over high heat.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Switch to low heat, add the cut bell pepper shreds, and stir-fry until even.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Turn off the heat, add the leek sections, and add 1-2g of salt to mix well with the remaining heat in the pot.

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