Shrimp and Winter Melon Stir Fry with Thyme

Shrimp and Winter Melon Stir Fry with Thyme

This **Winter Melon Stir-Fry with Shrimp** is a light yet flavorful dish that brings together tender winter melon and succulent shrimp in a savory, aromatic sauce. The winter melon is blanched to perfection, ensuring a crisp-tender texture, while plump shrimp are stir-fried with fragrant scallions, ginger, and garlic for an irresistible umami kick. A splash of cooking wine, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce enhances the natural sweetness of the ingredients, while a sprinkle of white pepper and scallion flowers adds the perfect finishing touch. Quick to prepare yet packed with layers of flavor, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy fresh, wholesome ingredients in a simple yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
200g
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winter melon
300g

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks

The sauce & seasonings

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ginger
5g minced
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garlic
3 cloves minced
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cooking oil
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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light soy sauce
1 tbsp
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oyster sauce
1 tbsp
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white pepper
to taste
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salt
to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare winter melon, shrimp, scallions, ginger, and garlic.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Wash the winter melon clean, peel and cut into strips.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut scallions into flowers, and ginger and garlic into mince.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Remove the shell and intestine of the shrimp, wash clean and set aside.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Blanch the winter melon in boiling water, remove when the water boils.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Soak in cold water for later use.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry the scallion, ginger, and garlic mince, then add the shrimp.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add cooking wine and stir-fry until fragrant, then add a spoonful of light soy sauce.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Pour in the winter melon strips and stir-fry evenly.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add a spoonful of oyster sauce and stir-fry quickly.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Add white pepper and salt to season.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Sprinkle some scallion flowers to make it more delicious.

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