Name: Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: New England, Asian
Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cooking sherry; 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 pound ground pork; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 0.25 teaspoon sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup cold water; 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 large egg, beaten

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

Make shrimp with lobster sauce at home with stir-fried shrimp and pork in a sweet and salty sauce made with soy, sugar, and egg. That's right, no lobster!

25 min total 5 min prep 20 min cook 4 308 cal

Instructions

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1 Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch in sherry in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.
2 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and stir-fry until pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to a plate; leave as much oil in the wok as possible.
3 Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry for a few seconds, then add ground pork. Stir-fry until pork is no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
4 Mix 1 cup water, soy sauce, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl; pour into the wok and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for about 2 minutes.
5 Whisk 1/4 cup cold water and 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch together in a small bowl; pour into the wok. Add shrimp and bring to a simmer. Drizzle beaten egg into the wok, stirring quickly as it cooks. Serve immediately.