Description
Sizzling Shrimp with Lobster Sauce is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring fresh shrimp cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and scallions in a savory lobster-style sauce made from eggs, oyster sauce, and seasonings. Perfectly paired with steamed white rice, this 30-minute recipe delivers a delicious and satisfying meal for four.
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)
Sauce Mixture
- 2 large eggs (whisked)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 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
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 fresh aromatics for cooking.
- Whisk the egg mixture: In a bowl, combine the eggs, water, cornstarch, chicken bouillon powder, toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, ground white pepper, and granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well combined to create the flavorful lobster-style sauce base.
- 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, preparing the pan for stir-frying.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scallions to the hot oil. Stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and aromatic, releasing their flavors into the oil.
- Cook the shrimp: Add the raw shrimp to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn pink and opaque, which should take about 3-5 minutes depending on size.
- Add egg mixture: Slowly pour the whisked egg mixture over the cooked shrimp. Stir gently and continuously to allow the sauce to thicken and the eggs to cook through without scrambling, forming a smooth lobster sauce consistency.
- Season to taste: Sprinkle kosher salt gradually, tasting as you go, to enhance and balance the flavors of the dish.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from heat and immediately serve the sizzling shrimp with lobster sauce over steaming white rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is fresh and properly cleaned for the best texture and taste.
- The cornstarch slurry helps thicken the sauce smoothly without clumps.
- Adjust kosher salt carefully as chicken bouillon and oyster sauce already add saltiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the sauce’s silky texture and shrimp’s tenderness.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing aromatics.
