SHRIMP WITH LOBSTER SAUCE

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 379, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 820 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jimmy Erdely
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Kristina Feldman
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The sauce is amazing and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


Mercy Ogeh
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I love the creamy sauce and the tender shrimp. I will definitely be making this again!


Paul Agaba
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The sauce was a bit too salty for my taste, but the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


ameer mavia
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


sylvia mashabane
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


jai Page
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and sophisticated, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Wilfred Ballah
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I'm allergic to shellfish, so I used imitation crab instead of shrimp. It was still delicious!


Louis Hotte
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I would have liked. It was still tasty, though.


Ornel darling
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This dish is definitely worth trying! The sauce is amazing and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


E Miranda
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The sauce is a bit too rich for my taste, but the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Matthew Donald
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy sauce and the tender shrimp. I usually serve it over rice or pasta.


Muntuwenkosi Sibisi
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I was a bit skeptical about the lobster sauce, but it turned out to be really good! It's creamy and flavorful, and it pairs really well with the shrimp.


Das Das
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I love the combination of shrimp and lobster in this dish. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


ObaidullahNSARi Obaidullah
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This shrimp with lobster sauce is a real treat! The sauce is so rich and flavorful, it really elevates the shrimp. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.