Stir Fried Shrimp with Longjing Tea
This is a traditional Chinese dish that combines the delicate flavor of Longjing tea with the succulent taste of shrimp.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Longjing tea leaves - 2 tablespoons
- Shrimp - 500 grams, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Marinate the shrimp with salt, pepper, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Longjing tea leaves and soy sauce, stir well to combine.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the tea leaves have released their flavor.
- Serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g