How to Make Shrimp with Lobster Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce is a classic Chinese dish that is loved by seafood enthusiasts everywhere. This dish is a perfect combination of tender, succulent shrimp and a rich, savory lobster sauce that is packed with umami flavor. It's a dish that you can find in many Chinese restaurants, but with this recipe, you can easily recreate it in the comfort of your own home.

What makes this dish so special is the contrast of flavors and textures. The shrimp are delicately sweet and briny, w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cooking sherry
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ pound ground pork
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch in sherry in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a plate; leave as much oil in the wok as possible.
  • Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add ground pork. Stir-fry until pork is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl; pour into the wok and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup cold water and 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the wok. Add shrimp and bring to a simmer. Drizzle beaten egg into the wok, stirring quickly as it cooks. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    308 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 237mg
    • Sodium: 989mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 274mg