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Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

A classic Chinese-American dish featuring shrimp in a savory lobster sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon Fermented black beans, rinsed and mashed
  • 1 large Egg, beaten
  • 2 scallions Scallions, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
  2. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and fermented black beans. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return the shrimp to the wok and stir to coat with the sauce.
  7. Slowly pour in the beaten egg while stirring to create egg ribbons.
  8. Garnish with chopped scallions and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chinese-American, Lobster Sauce, Shrimp
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