A fast Chinese-style stove-top stir-fry with juicy sale shrimp, tender-crisp organic baby bok choy, and a glossy ginger-garlic sauce over jasmine rice.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $16–$20 if buying the listed rice, aromatics, shrimp, and bok choy; less with pantry staples on hand.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 520 calories per serving with lean protein, vegetables, and moderate carbohydrates from rice.
Drink pairing: Pair with chilled green tea, sparkling water with lime, or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to balance the ginger and savory sauce.
Details
Ingredients
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Kroger® Extra Large Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined Tail Off12 oz, thawed if frozen and patted dry $6.00
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Organic Baby Bok Choy1 lb $3.99
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Mahatma Thai Fragrant Jasmine Rice3/4 cup uncooked $3.99
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Green Onions3, sliced; whites and greens separated $1.50
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.79
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Ginger Root1 tablespoon minced $4.99
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Low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Cornstarch1 teaspoon, plus 1 teaspoon for shrimp
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Neutral cooking oil2 tablespoons
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Brown sugar or honey1 teaspoon
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Toasted sesame oil1 teaspoon, optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice, then combine it in a small saucepan with 1 1/2 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and cook 15 minutes, then rest off heat while you stir-fry.
- If the shrimp is still frozen, quick-thaw it in a sealed bag under cold running water for 10 minutes, then pat very dry; toss with 1 teaspoon cornstarch and a small pinch of salt.
- Trim the baby bok choy, separate larger leaves, and halve or quarter the thick cores lengthwise; rinse well and dry. Mince the garlic and ginger, and slice the green onions, keeping white and green parts separate.
- Mix the sauce in a bowl: soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons water, and sesame oil if using.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot, add 1 tablespoon oil, then stir-fry the shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque; transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, then stir-fry the bok choy stems and green onion whites for 2 minutes; add the leafy tops, garlic, and ginger, and cook 1–2 minutes more until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss for 30–60 seconds until glossy and lightly thickened; the shrimp should be fully opaque and cooked through.
- Fluff the rice, spoon it into two bowls, top with the shrimp and baby bok choy stir-fry, and finish with the reserved green onion greens.