Crispy Shrimp Chip Wasabi Chicken
20 min
Simple Chinese Shrimp and Bacon Stir-Fry
A quick and delicious Chinese-style stir-fry combining tender shrimp and crispy bacon with fresh herbs. This beginner-friendly dish comes together in under 30 minutes and makes a perfect weeknight dinner served over rice or with a fresh salad on the side.
25 min
Easy
2 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet2/10
Salty7/10
Sour1/10
Umami7/10
Spicy0/10
🥄 Texture
Crisp, salty bacon pieces provide crunchy contrast to the firm, slightly springy shrimp; overall bite is a pleasing mix of crisp and tender. The light oil/sake pan sauce leaves a glossy, slightly slick coating that keeps the dish from feeling dry.
👃 Aroma
Smoky bacon and savory shrimp notes dominate, joined by a mild rice-like scent from the sake and a warm, sweet-licorice or anise-like lift if Chinese five-spice is used. Freshly cracked pepper and any dried herbs add a faint herbal and peppery background.
🍷 Pairs Well With
A crisp, dry white wine such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc, a light lager, or a fragrant green tea (e.g., jasmine) to cut the richness and complement the seafood notes.
🥗 Side Dishes
Steamed jasmine rice or simple fried rice, garlic noodles or lo mein, stir-fried bok choy or Chinese broccoli, or a crisp green salad with a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients(8 items)
- 18 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 24 slices bacon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 32 tablespoons sake (or water as substitute)
- 41 teaspoon dried herbs (such as Chinese five-spice or dried parsley)
- 52 cups fresh salad greens (optional, for serving)
- 62 tablespoons oil
- 7Salt and pepper to taste
- 81/4 cup water
Nutrition Information(per serving)
285
Calories
28g
Protein
2g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bacon into small bite-sized pieces. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the bacon for 3-4 minutes until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside on a paper towel.
- 2
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Pour the sake and water into the pan with the shrimp. Sprinkle the dried herbs over everything and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Return the cooked bacon to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for 1-2 minutes more until all ingredients are heated through and well combined.
- 5
Remove from heat and serve immediately. You can serve the shrimp and bacon mixture over rice, noodles, or alongside a fresh salad.
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