Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry with Bok Choy & Sweet Peppers
A high-value stir-fry that uses sale shrimp and some of the best early-spring vegetables available in Washington. It’s snappy, gingery, and colorful, with sweet peppers and bok choy over fluffy rice or crisped potatoes if you prefer.
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- Large peeled and deveined shrimp raw 31/40 1 lb $7.99/lb sale
- Bok choy 1 lb, chopped $2.49/lb
- Greenhouse grown fresh tri-color peppers 2 peppers, sliced $6.00
- Carrots 1/2 lb, thinly sliced $1.69/lb
- Jumbo white onion 1/2 lb, sliced $1.99/lb
- Ginger root 1 tablespoon grated $4.99/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each bulb
- Organic cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped, optional $1.99
- Soy sauce 2 tablespoons pantry
- Olive oil or neutral oil 1 tablespoon pantry
- Cooked rice 2 cups, for serving pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb sale peeled and deveined shrimp by patting dry. Chop 1 lb bok choy, keeping stems and leaves together. Slice 2 tri-color peppers, slice 1/2 lb carrots thinly, slice 1/2 lb white onion, grate 1 tablespoon ginger root, mince 2 garlic cloves, and chop 2 tablespoons cilantro if using. Have 2 cups cooked rice ready for serving.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat on the stove. Add the 1 lb sale shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook about 1 minute per side until just pink. Remove to a plate so they do not overcook.
- Add the sliced 1/2 lb white onion, 1/2 lb carrots, and 2 sliced peppers to the hot pan. Stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly charred in spots.
- Add the chopped 1 lb bok choy stems and leaves, the 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and the 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes until the bok choy wilts and the pan smells fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and add 2 tablespoons soy sauce plus 2 tablespoons water. Toss for 1 minute until the shrimp are fully cooked and glazed and the vegetables are coated.
- Taste and adjust with extra soy sauce or black pepper if needed. Scatter with the chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro if using.
- Serve the ginger shrimp stir-fry over 2 cups cooked rice.
- Wine note: an off-dry Riesling is terrific with ginger and shrimp, while Sauvignon Blanc brings a fresher, greener edge that suits the bok choy and peppers.
Cook time: 30 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-16
Health notes: About 400-500 calories per serving before rice. Excellent lean protein, lots of vitamin C from peppers and bok choy, and lower in saturated fat than many takeout stir-fries. Serve with a modest portion of rice to keep it lighter.
Drink pairing: Riesling loves the ginger and sweet shrimp, while Sauvignon Blanc keeps the dish sharp and refreshing with the greens and peppers.