Shrimp With Lobster Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp With Lobster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh shrimp; 2 tablespoons Chinese black bean (available in Oriental grocery stores); 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or as desired; 1 thin slice ginger, minced; 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water; 1 scallion (green and all), chopped; 1 egg, beaten; Black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh shrimp
2 tablespoons Chinese black bean (available in Oriental grocery stores)
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, or as desired
1 thin slice ginger, minced
2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground pork
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 scallion (green and all), chopped
1 egg, beaten
Black pepper to taste

1
Shell and devein shrimp.
2
Rinse black bean.
3
Place these and all other ingredients within easy reach of stove.
4
Heat a wok or large skillet until very hot.
5
Add oil, salt, ginger, garlic and black bean and stir-fry 10 seconds.
6
Add pork and stir-fry 2 minutes.
7
Add shrimp and stir-fry 1 minute.
8
Add chicken stock and sugar and bring to the boil.
9
Thicken with cornstarch solution and stir in scallions.
10
Add black pepper to taste and turn off heat.
11
Add egg, a little at a time, stirring slowly and gently.
12
Serve with rice.

598

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh shrimp, 2 tablespoons Chinese black bean (available in Oriental grocery stores), 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, or as desired, and more.

Yes, Shrimp With Lobster Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp With Lobster Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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