Cantonese Shrimp Recipe

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Cantonese Shrimp
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
445
Calories
Total time
33
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb medium shrimp
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp salted fermented black beans
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 6 slices gingerroot, 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/4 lb ground pork or 1/4 lb beef
  • 3 green onions, in 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth

Directions:

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp.
  2. Rinse thoroughly, pat dry and coat with cornstarch (do this in a small plastic bag, a few shrimp at a time).
  3. Peel and smash the garlic.
  4. Rinse the black beans under hot water, then drain well.
  5. In separate bowls, combine the First and Second Sauces so they are ready to be added.
  6. Cook the shrimp in boiling salted (1 tsp) water for 30-40 seconds.
  7. Drain and pat dry.
  8. Place on a platter.
  9. Heat a wok and add the oil.
  10. Heat for 15 seconds, then add the ginger slices.
  11. Stir until lightly browned, then add the garlic.
  12. Stir until lightly browned.
  13. Remove and discard both.
  14. Add the salted beans, stir for 10 seconds, then add the ground pork or beef.
  15. Stir vigorously to mix and break up the meat.
  16. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and add the green onions.
  17. Stir another 30 seconds, add the shrimp, and stir to mix well.
  18. Mix the First Sauce quickly and pour down the side of the wok, stirring all the while.
  19. Shovel the contents of the wok to one side.
  20. Mix the Second Sauce quickly and pour down the vacated side of the wok.
  21. Stir to thicken with the point of the spatula.
  22. Mix with the shrimp.
  23. Reduce the heat.
  24. Pour the beaten egg over the shrimp.
  25. Allow to set for 15 seconds then fold in slowly until soft threads appear.
  26. Stir gently to mix.
  27. Remove to a platter and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 445.5 Kcal (1865 kJ)
Calories from fat 309.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.38g 53%
Cholesterol 84.72mg 28%
Sodium 1159.73mg 48%
Potassium 180.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 25.21g 8%
Sugars 0.58g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 4%
Protein 9.18g 18%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 36.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.97 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.3g 53%
Cholesterol 54.96mg 28%
Sodium 752.27mg 48%
Potassium 117.1mg 4%
Total Carbs 16.35g 8%
Sugars 0.38g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 4%
Protein 5.96g 18%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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