Stir-Fried Lettuce with Shrimp and Bell Peppers
Stir-Fried Lettuce with Shrimp and Bell Peppers
A Delicious Stir-Fry Using Slightly Wilted Lettuce
Don’t discard lettuce that’s lost a bit of its crispness! When stir-fried with simple seasonings, it becomes surprisingly delicious. This recipe features a gently stir-fried lettuce dish that retains its satisfying crunch and mild flavor, making it easy to enjoy. It’s perfect as a side dish for rice or a light accompaniment to any meal.
Main Ingredients- 300g lettuce
- 5-6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (sliced thinly)
- 10-15 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 bell pepper (use a colorful one for visual appeal)
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet cooking wine)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp mirin (sweet cooking wine)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the lettuce thoroughly. It’s crucial to remove as much moisture as possible, as excess water can make the stir-fry watery. Pat it dry with paper towels. Then, tear the lettuce into large, bite-sized pieces by hand. Thinly slice the bell pepper into strips. Peel and devein the shrimp, ensuring they are clean.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of avocado oil. Add the sliced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. This infuses the oil with garlic aroma. Burning the garlic can result in a bitter taste, so monitor the heat closely.
Step 3
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the prepared shrimp to the pan and stir-fry together. The shrimp will turn pink as they cook. Stir them continuously to ensure even cooking.
Step 4
To effectively remove any fishy odor from the shrimp, add 1 Tbsp of mirin (sweet cooking wine) and a pinch of black pepper. Stir-fry together. Mirin helps to eliminate the ‘shrimpy’ smell and enhances the overall flavor.
Step 5
Now, add the colorful bell pepper strips and stir-fry briefly until they are slightly tender but still retain some crispness. The key is to keep the bell peppers crunchy.
Step 6
Finally, add the lettuce and 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce. Stir-fry very quickly over high heat. Lettuce wilts rapidly and can release water if overcooked, so a quick stir-fry over high heat is essential to maintain its crisp texture.
Step 7
Once the lettuce is slightly wilted and all ingredients are well combined, your dish is ready! Be careful not to overcook; remove from heat promptly.
Step 8
Congratulations on your unique Stir-Fried Lettuce dish! This recipe transforms lettuce that might otherwise be discarded into a delightful meal. Its crisp texture and fresh flavor make it an appealing and interesting culinary creation.
