Do you often worry about what to do for dinner? Looking for a dish that is both delicious and nutritious? Well, today I'm going to bring you a mouth-watering dish – stir-fried shrimp with cucumber. It is not only tender in taste, pleasant in fragrance, but also rich in nutrients, bringing you both healthy and delicious enjoyment.
First and foremost, preparing the ingredients is key.
Fresh cucumbers and tender shrimp are important ingredients in this dish. Cucumbers should be selected fresh cucumbers that have not been refrigerated, which are full of color, without any blemishes, and have a crisp and tender taste. For shrimp, choose shrimp that are evenly sized, bright and elastic. Before stir-frying, cut the cucumbers into slender chunks and stir-fry them with the shrimp to better preserve their original flavor.
Next is the tips on how to cook.
First, blanch the cucumber chunks in boiling water, which will instantly bring out its delicious taste. The blanching time does not need to be too long, only about 2-3 minutes, and the cucumber can be slightly soft. Then, marinate the shrimp with light soy sauce and starch, which will increase the flavor and texture of the shrimp, making it more tender and delicious.
When stir-frying, pour an appropriate amount of oil into the pan and add the chopped garlic to give it a rich aroma. Next, add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry over high heat until it changes color, which will preserve the tenderness of the shrimp. Finally, add the blanched cucumber pieces and stir-fry evenly so that they fully blend with the shrimp, the fragrance of the cucumber and the deliciousness of the shrimp blend with each other during the stir-frying process, creating an attractive aroma. When seasoning, you can add an appropriate amount of salt and pepper according to your personal taste to adjust the flavor to make it more unique.
This cucumber stir-fried shrimp dish is not only tender in taste, but also fragrant and refreshing, rich in protein, vitamins and fiber. Shrimp is rich in high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids, which help improve immunity and regulate blood lipids; Cucumbers are rich in vitamin C and fiber, which are good for beauty and digestion. This dish will not only satisfy your taste buds but also bring healthy nourishment to your body.
In addition, the side dish of stir-fried shrimp is also the key to making this dish more varied. In addition to cucumbers, you can also choose some other vegetables to stir-fry, such as broccoli, asparagus, beans, etc. These vegetables can not only add texture and depth to the dish, but also provide more nutrients to make the whole dish richer and more varied.
Chef personally taught, cucumber fried shrimp, a delicious and nutritious dish. Not only does it indulge your taste buds, but it also provides the body with a wealth of nutrients. Whether it's a family dinner or a gathering of friends, it can be a beautiful sight on the table. Come and try it and you'll be overwhelmed by its deliciousness!