Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

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!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons cooking sherry
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 pound ground pork
• 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 0.25 cup cold water
• 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch in sherry in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.