Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp

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Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp - healthy and easy baby bok choy recipe stir fried with garlic, shrimp and salt. This recipe calls for only 3 ingredients and takes 8 minutes to make!

Healthy and delicious baby bok choy stir fried with shrimp in a bowl, ready to eat.
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Chinese Vegetables

When it comes to cooking Chinese vegetables, simple is best. There is no need for a complicated recipe. The key to success with Chinese greens is freshness—you want to just barely cook them with the most basic ingredients.


Best Bok Choy Recipe

Leafy bok choy recipe with shrimp and garlic.

Baby bok choy is a great with just about anything, for example: garlic bok choy.

This is one of the best bok choy recipes. All you need are chopped garlic, baby shrimp and a pinch of salt. The recipe pairs well with any Chinese recipes. It’s healthy and delicious!


Frequently Asked Questions

Is it healthy?

This vegetable is a super food with loads of benefits, for example: preventing cancer cell formation, high in vitamin C, improve immune system, prevent cell damage. It’s also a powerful anti-oxidant.

Is baby bok choy the same as bok choy?

Yes, they are both the same. They are mildly bitter green leafy vegetables and part of the Chinese cabbage family.
Baby bok choy refers to smaller variety with small stems and tender green leafs. They take only a minute to cook on a skillet. They are one of my favorite vegetables.

How many calories per serving?

This recipe is only 51 calories per serving.

Shrimp stir fried with baby bok choy, making a delicious vegetable dish.

What To Serve With Baby Bok Choy With Shrimp

This recipe is best served with steamed rice or a main dish. For a wholesome Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

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4.53 from 48 votes

Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp

Baby Bok Choy with Shrimp – healthy and easy baby bok choy recipe stir fried with garlic, shrimp and salt. This recipe calls for only 3 ingredients and takes 8 minutes to make!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients  

  • 4 oz (120g) bok choy , or baby bok choy, cleaned and rinsed
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1/4 cup baby shrimps, peeled
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Instructions 

  • Heat up a wok with the cooking oil and sauté the chopped garlic until light brown or aromatic. Add the baby shrimp and stir-fry until they are half-cooked.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the shrimp, followed by the baby bok choy. Quickly stir-fry the vegetables until they are tender. Dish out and serve hot.

Notes

  1. Do not overcook your vegetables. They should retain the vitality and crunchiness.
  2. Please check out my Chinese greens with oyster sauce recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people, Calories: 51kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 109mg, Potassium: 120mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 1267IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 43mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Lucille says:

    Is the shrimp cooked or uncooked?

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      Most baby shirmp (shirmp salad) is precooked and peeled when buying.