Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce Recipe

Experience the authentic flavors of Cantonese cuisine with this quick and easy Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce recipe! Adapted from "The Chinese Way," this healthy, low-fat dish is packed with umami and ready in under 15 minutes. Impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 77.6 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce 24

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Shrimp With Black Bean Sauce

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat for 30 seconds.
  3. Add garlic oil and swirl to coat the wok.
  4. Once a wisp of white smoke appears, add minced garlic and black beans.
  5. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add shrimp to the wok and stir to coat with the garlic oil.
  7. Spread shrimp in a single layer and cook for 30 seconds per side, until they begin to turn pink.
  8. Drizzle dry sherry or Chinese cooking wine around the edges of the wok.
  9. Stir to combine.
  10. Once shrimp are almost cooked, create a well in the center of the wok.
  11. Pour the prepared sauce into the well.
  12. Stir constantly to combine all ingredients, allowing the sauce to thicken and bubble for 1 1/2 minutes.
  13. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with minced coriander and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g