Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

Name: Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined; 0.5 lb ground pork; 4 eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup chicken broth; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; to taste salt and black pepper; 2 scallions, sliced

Tender shrimp in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with pork and eggs. A decadent Chinese-American classic that's pure comfort.

30 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

Chinese-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
0.5 lb ground pork
4 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt and black pepper
2 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1

Season 1.5 lbs peeled and deveined shrimp with to taste salt and black pepper. Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
2

Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until starting to turn pink. Transfer to a plate.
3

Add 0.5 lb ground pork to the skillet and cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
4

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
6

Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 3 tbsp soy sauce.
7

In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water to create a slurry.
8

Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering sauce until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
9

While gently stirring the sauce, slowly drizzle in beaten 4 eggs to create ribbons.
10

Return shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 120°F.
11

Top with 2 sliced scallions and serve over rice.

Questions

Can I make Shrimp with Lobster Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Shrimp with Lobster Sauce keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Shrimp with Lobster Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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