CANTONESE SHRIMP
Make and share this Cantonese Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by silky
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 33m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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).
- Peel and smash the garlic.
- 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.
- Cook the shrimp in boiling salted (1 tsp) water for 30-40 seconds.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Place on a platter.
- Heat a wok and add the oil.
- Heat for 15 seconds, then add the ginger slices.
- Stir until lightly browned, then add the garlic.
- Stir until lightly browned.
- Remove and discard both.
- 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 and add the green onions.
- Stir another 30 seconds, add the shrimp, and stir to mix well.
- 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.
- Reduce the heat.
- Pour the beaten egg over the shrimp.
- Allow to set for 15 seconds then fold in slowly until soft threads appear.
- Stir gently to mix.
- Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
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Regina Reubien
regina-r@gmail.comI'm drooling just looking at this recipe. I can't wait to make it!
nancy vega
vega72@aol.comThis recipe is on my to-cook list. It looks amazing!
a wiz0009
wiz000917@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks so good!
Love Match
l22@hotmail.frThis recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it out.
Friday Ogboru
fridayo66@yahoo.comI'm excited to try this recipe! I love shrimp and I'm always looking for new ways to cook it.
Isabirye Benjamin
bisabirye6@aol.comI'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.
Zain ali Butt
butt35@gmail.comI'm allergic to shrimp, so I can't try this recipe. It looks delicious though!
man bahadur
manb@yahoo.comThe ingredients in this recipe are too expensive. I can't justify spending that much money on shrimp.
kashif ayub
ayub-k@hotmail.comThis recipe is way too complicated. I spent hours in the kitchen and the results were not worth it.
Keyshla Reyes Cruz
cruzk@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp turned out tough and chewy. The sauce was also very bland.
Emory Chandler
emory.chandler@yahoo.comThis recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in no time and the sauce is very flavorful.
MD Jelhok
j61@aol.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Mina Singh
singh-m@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The shrimp are incredibly flavorful and the sauce is to die for.
Sumel Ahmed
sumel-ahmed@hotmail.frI've tried many Cantonese shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing.
Zina Abou kaff
z-k25@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Regina Ardin
ardin100@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. The sauce is flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.
Godfrey Boamah
g.b37@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The shrimp are so juicy and flavorful. The sauce is also very good.
Beki King
k.b24@aol.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce is also very flavorful.
Joy Gold
g.j@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The shrimp are always cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious.
Knourth Drury
k.d@gmail.comThis Cantonese shrimp recipe is a keeper! The sauce is flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.