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How to Make Stir-fried Shrimp and Celery The cooking tips for stir-fried shrimp and celery and the dietary restrictions to consider when eating it.

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The fresh sweetness of shrimp is one of the preferred seafoods for many people because of its rich nutrition. But have you ever thought that deliciousness can also harm your body?Experts advise against overeating shrimp and recommend not drinking alcohol while eating them. People with asthma, allergic dermatitis, or other allergic diseases should be cautious about consuming shrimp.How should one eat shrimp?ShrimpStir-friedCeleryAnd how about that?

The recipe for stir-fried shrimp and celery

Many people eat shrimp like this:Steamed shrimp, dipping them in some condiments.(Boil water and add a few ginger slices. Put the shrimp into boiling water until they turn red, then remove them and let them cool down. Most restaurants do it this way).Simple enough, although steamed shrimp can preserve their natural sweetness, the texture is not very rich. Today we will try another method.It will allow you to taste the freshness of the shrimp while enjoying the crispness of celery.

Ingredients: Celery, fresh shrimp,Egg, redchili, oil, salt,soy sauce, cooking wine, garlic, and ginger.1. If you have frozen shrimp in the fridge, it's more convenient. No worries if you don't.Buy a pound of shrimp from the market.

Put some ginger slices into boiling water. Then add the shrimp and boil them for a moment.

When the shrimp turn red, remove them and cool down. Remove their heads, tails, and shells.2. Place the peeled shrimp in a bowl, beat an egg, mix with salt, soy sauce, cooking wine, and marinate for fifteen minutes.Wash the celery, keep some leaves, and cut it into small pieces.Blanch them in boiling water.

Drain and set aside.

Clean the red chili and slice it.Chop the garlic and ginger.3. Heat a pan with oil, then add the garlic and ginger to stir-fry until fragrant. Add the sliced red chili and stir-fry for another moment.4. Add the marinated shrimp into the pan and quickly stir-fry them.5. Finally, add the celery segments and stir-fry over high heat. Season with salt and a little soy sauce before serving.

Tips for making shrimp stir-fried with celery

Some mothers who have made this dish may wonder: "Why is my shrimp tougher than expected when I cook it?"

"Should I put the shrimp into boiling water or cold water first?"

 

Let's take a look at what we need to pay attention to when making this dish.

1. Make sure the water in the pot is boiling, then add ginger slices (to remove fishy smell).Shrimp must be cooked in hot water; cold water will make them tough and chewy.2. Remove the shrimp when they change color and the water boils again, then let them cool down.3. How to peel the shrimp?

Here is a trick: "Exercise peeling."Shake the shrimp back and forth until it loosens up, then cut off its head and remove the meat from the tail end forward using scissors.You can now get whole, neat-looking shrimp.

4. After peeling the shrimp, beat an egg into them to maintain freshness and tenderness.

Blanching celery is better for a more vivid green color.Always use high heat when stir-frying with shrimp; do not add water during cooking because celery has plenty of moisture.Nutritional value of shrimp stir-fried with celeryFirst, celery is a high fiber food. Its antioxidants can prevent skin problems like acne and pimples by preventing the formation of free radicals in the body.And its iron content increases blood circulation, preventing skin blemishes such as boils and acne.

High concentrations can inhibit carcinogens produced by intestinal bacteria.Next, shrimp are extremely nutritious. The protein is several to dozens of times that of fish, eggs, or milk;

They also contain abundant potassium, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins A, and amino compounds. Their meat is as tender and easy to digest as fish, making it a great food for the elderly.For those with weak bodies or recovering from illness, shrimp are especially beneficial.Shrimp, in particular, can prevent bone loss due to calcium deficiency in the elderly by regularly consuming shrimp shells.

The eggs contain rich protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium. They have excellent quality proteins that can repair liver tissue damage;

They also contain DHA and lecithin, which are beneficial to the nervous system and body development, helping to improve memory and promote liver cell regeneration.Eggs are sweet in taste and neutral in nature,they nourish the heart and calm the spirit, replenish blood, and moisturize dryness.This shrimp stir-fried with celery is not only visually appealing but also rich in nutrition. It can provide your family with sufficient protein, calcium, and other nutrients while avoiding digestive issues from high-protein foods (celery aids digestion).Eating habits to avoid for shrimp stir-fried with celery

Although shrimp are a good food for both young and old, there are certain precautions when eating them.Shrimp are considered "releasing" in Chinese medicine. People with skin diseases like eczema should avoid eating them.Avoid eating shrimp with vitamin C-rich foods.Seafood contains a high concentration of pentavalent arsenic compounds.When ingested, they do not pose any harm to the body.However, if taken together with vitamin C, chemical reactions may convert harmless five-valent arsenic into toxic three-valent arsenic, also known as arsenic trioxide (the poison known as arsenic).In traditional Chinese medicine, shrimp have and; cooked they can warm kidney yang;

For those with long-term illnesses, weakness, shortness of breath, pale skin, and thin muscles, shrimp can be used for dietary therapy.Shrimp are rich in protein and calcium. Eating them with tannic acid-rich fruits like grapes,pomegranate, mountain ash, or persimmons not only reduces the nutritional value of proteins but also forms insoluble compounds with calcium ions that irritate the stomach.

These can cause vomiting, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain and diarrhea. At least two hours should pass between eating seafood and these fruits.People with skin itching conditions such as eczema, rashes, dermatitis, or skin sores, as well as those with yin deficiency and fire symptoms, should avoid them.

Those with weak spleen and stomach, loose stools, and low blood pressure should not eat too much.

Shrimp is a nourishing delicacy suitable for all ages, but it also has its drawbacks in dietary terms.For instance, shrimp is considered a "releasing" food, and those with skin diseases should avoid eating it.Shrimp should not be consumed with vitamin C.Because shrimps and other seafood contain high concentrations of pentavalent arsenic compounds.These substances are harmless to the body when ingested alone.However, after consuming vitamin C, due to chemical reactions, previously harmless pentavalent arsenic transforms into toxic trivalent arsenic, also known as arsine, which is what we commonly refer to as arsenic!This must be noted.

According to traditional Chinese medical theory, shrimp can tonify the kidneys and enhance yang energy, as well as strengthen digestion when cooked.For those who are chronically ill with a weak body, shortness of breath, fatigue, pale complexion, and emaciation, shrimp can be used as a dietary supplement.Shrimp contains relatively rich amounts of protein and calcium.If consumed with fruits containing tannic acid,such as grapes,pomegranates,hawthorns,persimmons,not only will the nutritional value of protein be reduced, but the tannic acid and calcium ions can form insoluble compounds that irritate the stomach and intestines, causing discomfort such as vomiting, dizziness, nausea, and diarrhea.

It is advisable to avoid eating seafood with these fruits at least 2 hours apart.

Those with skin conditions like eczema, itching, dermatitis, or boils should avoid it. People with yin deficiency and internal heat also should not consume it. Those with weak spleen and stomach and loose stools should not eat too much. Hypotensive individuals should use it with caution.