5 from 18 votes
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce
Shrimp in Lobster Sauce combines tender shrimp cooked with garlic, peas, and carrots in a thickened soy-based sauce enriched by beaten egg for a velvety texture. The cooking sherry and cornstarch help lightly coat the shrimp for a succulent bite. The sauce develops with a balance of salty, slightly sweet, and savory flavors, making it suitable as an entrée served over rice or noodles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
375 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Chinese, Chinese-American Fussion
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% 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.