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Cantonese Shrimp Recipe 🍤
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 303.2 per serving
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Pork, Meat, < 60 Mins
Ingredients:
Quantity | Ingredient |
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1 | Medium shrimp |
1 | Cornstarch |
3 | Garlic cloves, smashed |
1 | Fermented black beans |
3 slices | Gingerroot |
6 oz | Ground pork or beef |
1/4 cup | Green onions, chopped |
3 | Eggs |
1 | Dry sherry |
1 | Soy sauce |
1 | Sugar |
1/2 tsp | Cornstarch (additional) |
1 1/4 cup | Chicken broth |
Instructions:
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Prepare Shrimp:
- Peel and devein the shrimp.
- Rinse thoroughly, pat dry, and coat with cornstarch (do this in a small plastic bag, a few shrimp at a time).
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Peel and smash the garlic cloves.
- Rinse the black beans under hot water, then drain well.
- In separate bowls, combine the First and Second Sauces so they are ready to be added.
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Cook Shrimp:
- Cook the shrimp in boiling salted water for 30-40 seconds.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Place on a platter.
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Cooking Process:
- Heat a wok and add the oil.
- Heat for 15 seconds, then add the ginger slices.
- Stir until lightly browned, then add the smashed garlic cloves.
- Stir until lightly browned, then remove and discard both.
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Main Cooking:
- Add the salted beans, stir for 10 seconds, then add the ground pork or beef.
- Stir vigorously to mix and break up the meat.
- Cook until the meat is no longer pink, then add the chopped green onions.
- Stir another 30 seconds, then add the cooked shrimp and stir to mix well.
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Adding Sauces:
- Mix the First Sauce quickly and pour down the side of the wok, stirring all the while.
- Shovel the contents of the wok to one side.
- Mix the Second Sauce quickly and pour down the vacated side of the wok.
- Stir to thicken with the point of the spatula.
- Mix with the shrimp.
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Finishing Touches:
- Reduce the heat.
- Pour the beaten eggs over the shrimp.
- Allow to set for 15 seconds, then fold in slowly until soft threads appear.
- Stir gently to mix.
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Serving:
- Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
- 🌟 For extra flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in a mixture of soy sauce and ginger before cooking.
- 🌟 Adjust the spice level by adding more or less garlic and ginger according to your preference.
- 🌟 Serve Cantonese Shrimp over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 303.2
- Fat: 18.7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.1g
- Cholesterol: 204.6mg
- Sodium: 1069.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 8.4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 23.5g
This Cantonese Shrimp recipe brings together the flavors of succulent shrimp, savory pork or beef, and aromatic garlic and ginger. The combination of the First and Second Sauces adds a depth of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or entertaining guests, this dish is sure to impress! 😋 Enjoy the rich flavors and textures of this classic Cantonese dish, made right in your own kitchen! 🥢