Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Description
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!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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2 teaspoons cooking sherry
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1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 pound ground pork
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1 cup water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup cold water
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1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 large egg, beaten
Directions
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.