Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal? Shrimp and cabbage stir fry is the answer! This simple recipe combines succulent shrimp, crisp cabbage, and delicious sauces to create a dish in which every bite is loaded with a burst of flavors. In this post, I will guide you through this delicious stir-fry recipe, including ingredients and tips for creating the perfect shrimp cabbage dish. Read on for more!
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Ingredients
Cabbage: During the preparation process, start by removing the outer leaves of the cabbage until you reach the fresher, more tender leaves.
Raw shrimp: Use medium or large shrimp for the best result. Do not forget to remove the tail, peel, and devein the shrimp. Shrimp has a tender, succulent texture. They cook quickly and absorb the flavors of other ingredients very well.
Cooking oil: To stir fry.
Minced garlic: Garlic adds a rich, aromatic flavor to the dish.
Light soy sauce: It adds a savory flavor and a touch of umami taste to this stir fry.
Oyster sauce: Oyster sauce adds depth and richness to the dish.
Water: Water helps create a sauce that evenly coats the shrimp and cabbage. You can also use water to adjust the consistency of the sauce to your desired level.
Shaoxing cooking wine: Shaoxing wine is commonly used in Chinese cooking to enhance the taste of various ingredients, especially in meat and seafood dishes.
Salt and black pepper: to taste.
Cooking instruction
Peel and devein the shrimp, and remove the tails. Cut the cabbage into 1-2 inch pieces. In a large bowl, season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and Shaoxing cooking wine. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Heat a large skillet or a wok over medium high heat with two tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the minced garlic and stir fry until fragrant. Place the marinated shrimp in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. (optional) Stir-fry the cabbage pieces until the cabbage is tender yet crisp. Drizzle the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water over the top of the cooked cabbage pieces, tossing to coat evenly.
Place the cooked shrimp on top of the cabbage mixture in the skillet. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the shrimp and cabbage are evenly coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
Pro tips
To prepare a perfect cabbage stir fry with shrimp, here are some pro tips:
- Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp often have a slightly better flavor and texture than frozen shrimp. Fresh shrimp normally has a shorter shelf life, so using it soon after purchasing is important. If you choose to use frozen shrimp for this recipe, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels after thawing. Too much moisture can affect the searing process in the stir fry.
- Cook shrimp First: Cook the shrimp first, remove them from the pan, and set them aside. This prevents overcooking the shrimp, as they will continue cooking later when combined with the cabbage.
- Serve immediately: Stir fry dishes are best enjoyed fresh and hot. Serve the cabbage stir fry with shrimp immediately to preserve the textures and flavors.
Delicious variations
You can try many delicious variations for shrimp stir fry with cabbage. Such as:
Spicy shrimp stir fry: Add chili flakes, sriracha, or some chili garlic sauce to give the dish a spicy kick. You can also include some ginger for extra warmth.
Garlic ginger shrimp stir fry: Increase the amount of minced garlic and add slices of fresh ginger for a flavorful and aromatic twist.
Sesame shrimp stir fry: Incorporate toasted sesame oil for a nutty aroma. You can also sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish.
Add extra vegetables: You can mix in more vegetables like red bell peppers, coleslaw mix, or some shredded napa cabbage for extra flavor.
Feel free to experiment with these variations based on your taste preferences.
Serving suggestions
You can serve the shrimp and cabbage stir fry over rice or noodles for a complete meal. This dish also works very well as a filling for any egg roll or rice paper, which adds an Asian-inspired twist to a classic favorite.:)
Final thoughts
Shrimp and cabbage stir fry is a quick and easy option for weeknight meals and one of the best cabbage recipes for a homey dish. Try this tasty shrimp and cabbage stir fry tonight, and let me know how it turned out! Happy cooking.
Shrimp And Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe (Quick & Tasty)
Ingredients
- 1 pounds cabbage
- 1.5 cups raw shrimp tail off, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup Shaoxing cooking wine
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp, and remove the tails. Cut the cabbage into 1-2 inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and Shaoxing cooking wine. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat a large skillet or a wok over medium high heat with two tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the minced garlic and stir fry until fragrant.
- Place the marinated shrimp in the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. (optional) Stir-fry the cabbage pieces until the cabbage is tender yet crisp.
- Drizzle the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water over the top of the cooked cabbage pieces, tossing to coat evenly.
- Place the cooked shrimp on top of the cabbage mixture in the skillet. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the shrimp and cabbage are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Turn off the heat and serve hot. Enjoy!
Raymond Gallop says
Will try this recipe on Friday night!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
Yuan says
That sounds awesome! Hope you have fun making it! 😊
benjy says
I will use Chardonnay instead and prepare this as soon as comments are sent.
Yuan says
Chardonnay works great! Thanks for commenting. Hope the stir-fry turns out delicious!