Quick and Flavorful: Bok Choy and Shrimp Skillet

This Bok Choy and Shrimp Skillet is the perfect quick, nutritious, and delicious dinner option. This simple weekday supper is full of nutrients and strong tastes thanks to the combination of succulent shrimp, soft bok choy, and fragrant spices in a flavorful, slightly sour sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30g)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (15g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 2 cups baby bok choy, chopped (about 200g)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15ml)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Directions
Get the shrimp ready: Use a paper towel to pat the shrimp dry, then sprinkle them with a little salt and pepper.
Prepare the shrimp:In a large pan, heat the sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and heat until opaque and pink, 2 to 3 minutes each side. Take out and place aside from the skillet.
The Aromatics are sautéed: Add the last tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. For two to three minutes, sauté the onion, ginger, and garlic until aromatic and the Prepare the bok choy: Stirring regularly, add the chopped baby bok choy to the pan and simmer for two to three minutes, or until it starts to wilt.
Prepare the sauce: Add the rice vinegar, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and chicken broth. To enable the flavors to merge, stir everything together and simmer for two to three minutes.Onion becomes softer.
Mix and Complete: Toss the shrimp lightly to cover them in the sauce after returning them to the pan. Top with red pepper flakes (if using) and sesame seeds.
Serve after garnishing: After taking the pan off of the burner, garnish it withIn conclusion, this bok choy and shrimp skillet has strong Asian-inspired aromas and strikes the ideal ratio of protein to greens. This simple one-pan meal is a terrific way to quickly prepare a healthy and filling supper on hectic weeknights.Green onions, sliced.