Shrimp with Lobster Sauce

Shrimp with Lobster Sauce is a delightful and savory dish that combines succulent shrimp with a rich and creamy lobster-infused sauce. This high-protein Chinese lunch dish is perfect for a satisfying meal that doesn't compromise on flavor.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 300 grams
• Lobster meat (cooked, chopped) - 100 grams
• Egg (beaten) - 1 large
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 200 ml
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• White pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the lobster meat and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add this mixture to the skillet along with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
6. Stir the sauce well and bring to a gentle simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce.
8. Pour in the beaten egg, stirring gently to create ribbons in the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
9. Season with salt and white pepper to taste, and stir in the chopped green onions.
10. Serve hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from lobster, beneficial for heart health.

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