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Shrimp In Lobster Style Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this restaurant-quality Shrimp in Lobster Sauce recipe, inspired by Madame Wong's classic Cantonese dish! Impress your family with this vibrant, flavorful seafood masterpiece. While the ingredient list may seem extensive, the quick cooking time (just 35 minutes!) makes it surprisingly easy. Get ready for a taste of authentic Chinese cuisine!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 852.2 kcal
Protein 140g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Shrimp In Lobster Style Sauce

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How to Make Shrimp In Lobster Style Sauce

  1. Wash 1 pound of shrimp and pat them completely dry.
  2. In a bowl, thoroughly mix 2 cloves minced garlic with 2 tablespoons of black bean sauce.
  3. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the shrimp to the wok and stir-fry until they turn pink and curl, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove the shrimp from the wok and set aside.
  6. Add another 1 teaspoon of oil to the wok.
  7. Add the black bean garlic mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  8. Remove the black bean mixture from the wok and set aside.
  9. Add 2 teaspoons of oil to the wok.
  10. Add 1 tablespoon of minced ginger and 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions; stir-fry until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  11. Add 1/2 cup of diced pork (optional).
  12. Stir-fry until the pork is lightly browned.
  13. Add 1 teaspoon of sherry, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, the reserved black bean mixture, and 1/2 cup of chicken stock.
  14. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  15. Add the cooked shrimp to the wok.
  16. Add 1 teaspoon of sherry.
  17. Cover the wok and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  18. Remove the lid and bring the sauce to a boil.
  19. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of cold water. Slowly whisk this slurry into the wok to thicken the sauce.
  20. Season with salt to taste (optional).
  21. Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped scallions.
  22. Slowly drizzle in 2 large beaten eggs while continuously stirring.
  23. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until the eggs are cooked but still slightly moist.
  24. Serve the shrimp in lobster sauce over steamed rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

49g

Carbs

6g

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