Shrimp in Lobster Style Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Shrimp in Lobster-Style Sauce recipe, a luxurious dish that balances bold flavors and effortless technique. Succulent shrimp are lightly coated in cornstarch for a delicate texture, stir-fried to perfection, and tossed in a rich and savory sauce infused with garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, and a hint of dry sherry for depth. A touch of sesame oil and sliced green onions add the perfect aromatic finish. Quick to prepare in under 35 minutes, this restaurant-style dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles, making it an elegant yet comforting meal for any occasion. Ideal for seafood lovers, this recipe brings the decadence of lobster-style flavors to your table without the fuss!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry or Chinese cooking wine
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are just pink and slightly curled. Remove the shrimp and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic, ginger, and half of the green onions, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth, dry sherry (or Chinese cooking wine), oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce until evenly coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Drizzle the sesame oil over the shrimp and give everything a final stir.

Step 8

Garnish with the remaining green onions. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(925.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1107.1

Total Fat 55.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.1g
Cholesterol 857.3mg	0%
Sodium 2035.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 36.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 114.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 391.8mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1477.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.2%

Protein: 41.6%

Carbs: 13.2%