Shrimp With Lobster Sauce Chinese

Shrimp With Lobster Sauce is a dish highly favored by Chinese Americans, and surprisingly easy to make at home. My recipe involves stir-frying shrimp with beaten eggs, then topping it with a delicious sauce—it's incredibly tasty. Perfect for family meals and gatherings with friends.

9 Reviews
9 Comments
POSTED:08/12/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:1-2 servings
Total:25 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:5 min

Shrimp With Lobster Sauce is a delicious American Chinese dish. The common recipe features juicy shrimp with a rich and flavorful sauce made with garlic and ginger. The sauce is thickened with cornstarch and incorporates eggs for a smooth texture. Today, I'll introduce a unique version of Shrimp With Lobster Sauce.

1.What is Shrimp With Lobster Sauce?

Shrimp With Lobster Sauce is a classic takeout-style dish that you can enjoy in many Chinese restaurants. Despite its name, this dish actually doesn't contain lobster. Instead, it features fresh shrimp paired with a delicious sauce, often thickened with eggs to enhance its flavor.

2.Why do you like this recipe?

It's easy to make. It's perfect for beginners, requiring just a few simple steps and basic ingredients, making it easy for anyone to prepare.

Quick preparation. It only takes 5 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to enjoy a delicious meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Affordable and better than takeout. Making ingredients at home allows you to control costs and choose healthier ingredients to prepare your meal.

3.What ingredients do you need?

For this recipe, you'll only need shrimp, imitation crab sticks, eggs, green peas, cornstarch, and common seasonings.

Shrimp: imitation crab sticks: Choose fresh ones for the best texture and flavor.

Eggs: They create a smooth texture and enhance the richness and flavor of the sauce.

Green peas: They complement the dish well and add vibrant color.

Cornstarch: It thickens the sauce to a smooth consistency, ensuring it coats the shrimp well.

Common seasonings such as cooking wine, steamed fish soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white sugar are used for seasoning the sauce or during cooking the dish.

These are some common ingredients used in Chinese cuisine. If you don't have them, you can easily purchase them from a Chinese supermarket or online, where they are generally readily available.

4.How do you prepare the sauce?

Here's how I prepare it: I mainly use steamed fish soy sauce, oyster sauce, white sugar, cornstarch, and a bit of monosodium glutamate (MSG). I mix these ingredients thoroughly with half a bowl of water until smooth. Everyone's taste is different, so feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your preference. My recipe is just a reference.

5.How long should you cook the sauce?

The sauce typically needs to be cooked for 2-3 minutes. This brief cooking time is mainly to enhance its aroma; there's no need to cook it for too long. Once done, pouring the sauce over the stir-fried shrimp makes for a delicious dish.

My recipe for this dish is very simple. For those interested in trying this delicious meal, follow the step-by-step process below with me. I believe it won't disappoint you.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 100g shrimp

ACCESSORIES

  • 80g imitation crab sticks
  • 3 eggs
  • 50g green peas

SEASONINGS

  • 30g cooking wine
  • 5g salt
  • 5g white pepper powder
  • 5g white sugar
  • 15g steamed fish soy sauce
  • 15g oyster sauce
  • 3g MSG (optional)
  • 35g cooking oil
  • 15g sesame oil
  • 10g cornstarch

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare all ingredients. Clean 100g of shrimp and marinate them with 15g of cooking wine and 5g of white pepper powder for 15 minutes. Tear 80g of imitation crab sticks into shreds. Beat 3 eggs with 15g of cooking wine and 5g of salt until well mixed.

Tip:

When marinating the shrimp, be mindful of the seasoning amount so as not to overpower the natural freshness of the shrimp.

Marinate shrimp and crab sticks, prepare seasoned eggs for tasty dish.

STEP 2

Heat 30g of cooking oil in a flat-bottomed pan, then add the shrimp and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 20 seconds.

Tip:

When stir-frying shrimp, use medium to high heat for a quick stir-fry to seal in moisture and maintain a tender texture.

Stir-fry shrimp in hot oil for 20 seconds to seal in moisture and maintain tenderness.

STEP 3

Flip the shrimp and simultaneously add the shredded imitation crab sticks. Continue to stir-fry for about 20 seconds.

Stir-fry shrimp and imitation crab for 20 seconds.

STEP 4

Turn the heat to high and pour in the beaten eggs, stirring quickly to combine evenly.

High heat, pour beaten eggs, stir quickly to combine evenly.

STEP 5

After stir-frying until done, turn off the heat and transfer the dish to a serving plate. It's ready to serve.

Stir-fry until done, transfer to serving plate. Ready to serve.

STEP 6

Add 5g of cooking oil and 15g of sesame oil to the pan. Stir in the green peas and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.

Stir-fry green peas in 5g cooking oil and 15g sesame oil for 30 seconds.

STEP 7

Then pour in the prepared sauce (15g steamed fish soy sauce, 15g oyster sauce, 5g white sugar, 10g cornstarch, 3g MSG, mixed with 100ml water) into the pan. Cook until the sauce thickens and bubbles.

Prepare and pour in the sauce. Cook till thick.

STEP 8

Finally, pour the cooked sauce over the dish in the serving plate. Now, it's ready to be enjoyed!

Pour the cooked sauce over dish in serving plate. Ready to enjoy!

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Shrimp With Lobster Sauce Chinese
  • Main Ingredients:4
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:362 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 362 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):452 kcal
    21%
  • Protein:41.38 g
    76%
  • Fat:26.19 g Why gray?
    54%
  • Carbohydrates:11.59 g
    5%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 38%
    172 kcal
  • Fat: 52%
    236 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 10%
    45 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
8:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

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SavorySensationHubDecember 10, 2024

Can I use other types of oil instead of sesame oil?
reply:
December 13, 2024
Yes, you can use vegetable oil or olive oil instead of sesame oil. However, sesame oil adds a distinctive flavor that enhances the dish.
CulinaryCanvasFanNovember 29, 2024

I love the balance of flavors in this dish. It’s a great combination of ingredients.
FlavorFestiveFindsNovember 16, 2024

What should I do if the sauce doesn’t thicken properly?
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November 19, 2024
If the sauce isn’t thickening, mix a little more cornstarch with water and add it to the pan. Cook until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
SpiceSprinkleStudioNovember 04, 2024

How can I prevent the eggs from turning rubbery?
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November 07, 2024
To avoid rubbery eggs, ensure you stir quickly over high heat. This helps cook the eggs evenly while keeping them tender.
SpiceSensationOctober 21, 2024

This recipe is quick and easy to make. The results are fantastic!
SpiceSizzleSphereOctober 06, 2024

The sauce is perfect—rich and flavorful. I love how it complements the shrimp and crab sticks.
SavorySavorStudioSeptember 23, 2024

The combination of shrimp and imitation crab sticks adds a great texture to the dish. It’s delicious!
GourmetGustoGlimpseSeptember 13, 2024

What should I do if the shrimp becomes overcooked?
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September 15, 2024
If the shrimp becomes overcooked, it might become tough. Try to stir-fry quickly over medium-high heat. Watch the shrimp closely, cooking until it turns pink and opaque.
AnnaAugust 21, 2024

Wow It's really amazing, first time to try Chinese food, this shrimp recipe is really so good, I will try other dishes next time.
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