Easy 20-Minute Shrimp and Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Eggs - Healthy Asian Dinner Recipe

Get ready for a weeknight wonder that's bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors! This is a testament to how quickly you can whip up a truly satisfying and wholesome meal. Succulent shrimp, tender bok choy, and fluffy scrambled eggs come together in a light, savory sauce, making it an irresistible dish perfect over a bed of fluffy rice.

📜 Ingredients

2 tablespoons neutral oil (like canola or vegetable)

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

4 cups bok choy, roughly chopped (white stems and green leaves separated)

2 tablespoons halal-certified soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon halal-certified oyster sauce (optional, or substitute with 1/2 tsp sugar + 1 tsp more soy sauce)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (halal-certified if chicken)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Cooked rice, for serving

📝 Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, halal oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, white pepper, chicken broth, and cornstarch. Set this stir-fry sauce aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set but still soft. Remove the eggs from the wok and set them aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the wok. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set aside with the eggs.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the wok. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Add the white stems of the bok choy to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
  6. Add the green leaves of the bok choy and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Give the prepared stir-fry sauce a quick whisk (as cornstarch settles) and pour it into the wok with the vegetables. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the wok. Gently toss everything together to coat with the sauce. Cook for just 1 minute more to heat through.
  9. Serve immediately over freshly cooked rice for a complete and delicious meal!

💡 Chef's Tips

  • Spice it Up: For a hint of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few slices of fresh red chili along with the garlic and ginger. It adds a lovely kick!
  • Veggie Swap: No bok choy? Napa cabbage or even spinach can be a good substitute. Just adjust cooking times as spinach wilts very quickly.