CLASSIC SHRIMP WITH LOBSTER SAUCE

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg white
2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Chinese fermented black beans
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon light (thin) soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 pound fatty ground pork
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Combine the egg white, the 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the white pepper in a bowl. Rinse and dry the shrimp, add them to the bowl and mix. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the shrimp mixture and stir vigorously to separate them. When the shrimp turn white, in about 2 minutes, drain them in a colander; discard the liquid.
  • Dissolve the remaining cornstarch in 2 tablespoons cold water, and set aside. Combine the ginger, garlic and black beans in a dish. In another dish, combine the wine, soy sauces, sugar, broth and the remaining salt, sesame oil and white pepper.
  • Place a wok or skillet over high heat. When it is hot, add the peanut oil, and when it starts to smoke, toss in the ginger mixture, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add the pork and stir-fry, breaking it up, until it loses its pinkness, about 2 minutes. Add the wine mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir in the dissolved cornstarch, then fold in the shrimp, cooking everything for about 1 minute. Slowly pour in the beaten egg in a thin stream. When it starts to set, transfer the food to a warm serving dish.
  • Garnish with scallions, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 379, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1313 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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