Shrimp Cantonese Recipe

Name: Shrimp Cantonese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 or 4 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 whole clove garlic; 1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and cleaned (may use lobster or crab instead); 1/2 lb. pork, ground; 1 1/2 c. chicken broth; dash of pepper; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 tsp. soy sauce; 2 tsp. cooking sherry; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 2 Tbsp. water; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/2 tsp. sesame oil; 2 to 3 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

3 or 4 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 whole clove garlic
1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and cleaned (may use lobster or crab instead)
1/2 lb. pork, ground
1 1/2 c. chicken broth
dash of pepper
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. cooking sherry
1 Tbsp. cornstarch, mixed with 2 Tbsp. water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
2 to 3 green onions, chopped

1
Heat oil in frying pan or wok until hot.
2
Add salt and garlic. Cook for 1 minute being careful not to let garlic burn.
3
Add shrimp.
4
Remove shrimp as soon as they turn pink in color.
5
Remove and discard garlic.
6
Add ground pork to pan and cook until pork is white in color.
7
Add chicken broth, pepper, sugar, soy sauce and sherry.
8
Stir and let come to a boil.
9
Return shrimp to pan; stir-fry to mix.
10
Add cornstarch mixture to thicken gravy.
11
Pour beaten egg over shrimp and stir-fry just until egg is set.
12
Stir in sesame oil.
13
Sprinkle cut green onions on top and serve over rice.

1180

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 or 4 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 whole clove garlic, 1 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and cleaned (may use lobster or crab instead), and more.

Yes, Shrimp Cantonese falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Cantonese

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