Shrimp in lobster sauce is a Chinese takeout style dish that’s super quick and easy to make. Lobster sauce is just a name but there’s no actual lobster in this dish. You can also add ground pork to the recipe.

Recipe serves 2

For the shrimp:
14 Extra large shrimp-cleaned and deveined
1/2 Tsp corn starch
A pinch of salt
A dash of white pepper
Mix and set aside while you prep other ingredients. You can add more or less shrimp per serving.

For the sauce:
1 Tbsp oil
1 Clove garlic-chopped
1 Green onion-Reserve green part for garnish
1/2 Cup carrots and peas mixed
1 1/4 Cups chicken broth
1 Tsp chicken bouillon
1 Tsp sugar
1/2 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp white pepper
1 Tbsp shaoxing wine or cooking sherry
1/2 Tsp sesame oil
1 Egg white-beaten

For slurry:
1 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 Cup chicken broth
Mix until no lumps

Shrimp only takes few minutes to cook. Turn off the heat as soon as it turns pink. Over cooking will make it chewy and dry.
Always adjust the taste to your liking.