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Shrimp Cucumber Stir Fry
Shrimp Cucumber Stir Fry – this is a very refreshing and light dish we like to make. Marinated shrimp stir fried with chunks of crunchy cucumber with minced garlic.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp michiu / rice cooking wine
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cucumbers, cut in to chunks
- 3 cloves of garlic, roughly minced
- Salt, as desired
- White pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix shrimp, and cornstarch, rice cooking wine, and salt together. Allow it to marinade for about 15-30 minutes.
- 2
In a wok or cooking pan, add minced garlic and allow it to cook for about a minute. Then add shrimp and stir fry for about 30 seconds on each side.
- 3
Then, add cucumbers to pan and stir fry everything for about 1-2 mins, it should turn in to a vibrant green.
- 4
Season with salt and white pepper (optional) to taste, and then stir fry for another minute or until shrimp is cooked thoroughly.
- 5
Remove from heat and serve!