Description
Sizzling Shrimp with Lobster Sauce is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish that combines tender shrimp with a savory, garlicky sauce made from aromatics, whisked eggs, and Asian-inspired seasonings. This dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner and is served over steamed white rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Aromatics
- 1 pound raw peeled and cleaned shrimp (choose the freshest shrimp)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch piece ginger (finely grated)
- 3 medium scallions (chopped)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1 cup water (for smooth consistency)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickness)
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (to balance savory flavors)
Cooking and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil (for stir-frying)
- Kosher salt (season to taste)
- Steamed white rice (to soak up sauce)
Instructions
- Chop aromatics: Begin by mincing the garlic and grating the ginger. Chop the scallions into small pieces to prepare the flavor base for the sauce.
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a bowl, combine and whisk together the eggs, water, cornstarch, chicken bouillon powder, toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, ground white pepper, and granulated sugar until smooth and well mixed.
- Heat the oil: Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add the avocado or olive oil. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scallions into the hot pan. Stir-fry them gently until fragrant, which should take about one to two minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the raw peeled shrimp to the pan and stir-fry for approximately three to four minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, indicating they are cooked through.
- Add egg mixture: Slowly pour the whisked egg mixture over the cooked shrimp in the pan. Stir gently and continuously until the egg mixture thickens and is fully cooked, creating a luscious, velvety sauce coating the shrimp.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle kosher salt over the dish to enhance and balance the flavors according to your preference.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the sizzling shrimp with lobster sauce over freshly steamed white rice, allowing the rice to absorb the flavorful sauce. Serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and salt according to personal taste preferences.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce at its best consistency.
- Alternatively, substitute white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option.
- If unavailable, chicken bouillon powder can be replaced with vegetable broth powder for a lighter taste.
