Main dish

Water Dropwort Shrimp Stir-Fry

Name: Water Dropwort Shrimp Stir-Fry
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Water dropwort 180g; Shrimp 120g; Garlic 2cloves

Sweet shrimp and crisp water dropwort—high protein, light skillet main for one.

Total 15 min Skillet Easy 1 servings

Skillet High protein10-minute mealsLighter meals

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Cook shrimp first, stir-fry greens, then combine—shrimp stay plump.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 7 min

water lily stems rinsed and cut; other ingredients prepped in separate bowls.
Hot oil; shrimp until pink; set aside.
Same pan; garlic; water dropwort over high 1 minute.
Return shrimp; salt and white pepper; toss.
Prep ingredients as listed; keep proteins, vegetables, and sauces in separate bowls.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Brief rice wine on shrimp reduces fishiness.

Same day; shrimp firmness drops overnight.

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