Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
375 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese, Chinese-American Fussion
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
Description
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce is a dish featuring large peeled and deveined shrimp that are tossed with cooking sherry and a bit of cornstarch before sautéing in vegetable oil. The sauce is built from soy sauce, garlic, sugar, salt, and water thickened with cornstarch, then combined with peas and diced carrots to add color and mild sweetness. Incorporating the beaten egg by drizzling it into the sauce while stirring creates delicate strands that help thicken and enrich the sauce with a silky texture.
The shrimp are returned to the pan at the end to warm through and absorb the flavors. This preparation highlights a slightly sweet, savory sauce coating tender shrimp and crisp-tender vegetables. It pairs well with steamed rice or noodles, providing a balanced meal with protein and vegetables.
Preparing the sauce separately while cooking the shrimp ensures even cooking and preserves shrimp texture. Drizzling in the egg carefully prevents clumping for a smooth finish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch , divided
- 2 teaspoons cooking sherry
- 1 pound Shrimp 13-15 count, peeled and deveined, large
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pea , frozen, defrosted and drained
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 egg beaten, large
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to sherry and toss with shrimp.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from the pan.
- While shrimp is cooking, combine 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, salt and remaining cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Add garlic, carrots and peas and stir well, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add sauce and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Stir the sauce quickly while drizzling in beaten egg.
- Add shrimp back to skillet and stir well before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 347mg | 116% |
| Sodium | 1712mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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