Celery Free Ginger-Scallion Shrimp Stir-Fry
Bright, bold, and packed with flavor, this shrimp stir-fry is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together entirely in one skillet. Fresh ginger and garlic bloom in hot coconut oil, filling the kitchen with an aroma that makes it genuinely hard to wait. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout ā both in the shrimp marinade and the glossy finishing sauce ā delivering that savory, slightly sweet depth without any wheat or soy concerns. Carrots and zucchini add color and crunch, while scallions do the heavy lifting as the aromatic backbone, meaning the dish is naturally free of celery in any form, root to stalk. The arrowroot-thickened sauce clings beautifully to every shrimp and vegetable, giving you that satisfying takeout-style gloss with clean, whole-food ingredients. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a little extra grated ginger on top keeps things lively right up to the last bite.
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4 servings
For the stir-fry
- 1 Ā½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch scallions (about 6), white and light-green parts cut into 1-inch pieces, dark-green tops thinly sliced and reserved for garnish
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into half-moons
- Ā½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp honey
For serving
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp arrowroot starch, and honey until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels, then toss in a bowl with the 2 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp arrowroot starch until evenly coated.
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