Shrimp and Celery Stir Fry is such an easy and tasty dish to make! Marinated shrimp stir fried with crunchy celery, garlic and ginger!

By the way I use about 1/2 lb of large shrimp for this, this is about equivalent to 15 large shrimps. But you can use smaller or bigger shrimps if you want. Just know that the quantity of shrimp will differ.

Wild Caught Shrimp vs. Farm Raised Shrimp

I highly recommend wild caught shrimp over farm raised. Now, I am forced to get wild caught shrimp because I am allergic to farm raised shrimp. I break out in hives all over my face when I have more than like 3 shrimps.

Sounds like a pain, but at the same time it really is a blessing in disguise. I did some research on farm raised shrimp – and they are pretty nasty business. Skip to the next session if you are easily grossed out.

Most shrimp farms are super crowded and unsanitary, and loads of pesticides, antibiotics (some that are banned), and chemicals are used to prevent diseases, and this ends up in the shrimp. Salmonella and E. coli have also been detected in imported shrimp. ALSO, it is disgusting! Think mouse hair, rat hair, and pieces of insects – all things that can be found in shrimp farms. Learn more here.

Anyway, sorry, this isn’t very appetizing… my point is get you some good wild caught shrimp! I normally buy Frozen, Peeled, and Deveined Shrimp.

Other delicious shrimp recipes to try:

• Shrimp with Asparagus Stir Fry
• Chinese Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
• Shrimp Snow Peas Stir Fry
• Stir Fry Shrimp with Eggs and Basil
• Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
• Shrimp Bok Choy Stir Fry
• Shrimp Broccoli Stir Fry

Marinating the shrimp

We will be marinating the shrimp before we cook it. It’s a simple marinade and the main point is to add some flavor to it and also tenderizing it. The marinade consists of some salt, cornstarch, and rice cooking wine.

The rice wine not only helps with flavor, but it’s slight acidity also helps tenderize the shrimp. This is perfect especially if you do not have super fresh shrimp.

The cornstarch is used for its velveting effect. This is commonly used in Asian cooking as it crates a thin coating of the shrimp (or whatever meat you are marinating) and this helps prevent it from drying out during stir fries.

How to cook Shrimp Celery Stir Fry

First gather your ingredients:

• 1/2 pound Large Shrimp , peeled and de-veined
• 1 tbsp of cornstarch
• 1 tbsp of michiu (Rice cooking wine)
• 1 scallion, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
• 8 stalks Celery , diagonally sliced
• Sea salt, as desired

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with cornstarch and cooking wine. Gently toss to coat the shrimp, and then set aside.

Heat oil in a cooking pan or wok over high heat for about half a minute, and then add the shrimp.

Cook for about a minute, and then flip sides and cook for another minute or until shrimp turns pink and are no longer transparent. Remove shrimp from heat.

Add the ginger, garlic and celery and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until celery softens.

Add shrimp back in to wok/pan. Stir fry everything for about another minute.

Sprinkle scallions and stir for 1 more minute and add salt to taste.

Remove from heat, and serve!

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