shrimp with lobster sauce
Shrimp with Lobster Sauce is a delicious Chinese-American dish featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of lobster flavor, typically served over rice.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk or fork
- 1 set measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 rice cooker or pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lobster stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup green onions chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the lobster stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Whisk together until smooth and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the lobster sauce mixture and stir well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the heavy cream and chopped green onions. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
- Serve the shrimp with lobster sauce over cooked rice.
Notes
For a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes or sliced chili peppers to the dish.
You can substitute shrimp with scallops or your choice of seafood.
Make sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.