Chinese Stir-Fry Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce

Name: Chinese Stir-Fry Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian,Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as canola or peanut; 2 tablespoons black bean sauce (with garlic); 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 3 to 4 medium (4-1/8" long) scallions, sliced

A quick and flavorful weeknight meal, this recipe features stir-fried shrimp coated in a rich black bean sauce, perfect served alone or over rice.

⭐ 4 (46 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 5 minTotal: 30 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Asian Chinese

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Instructions

Rinse and pat dry the shrimp.
Marinate shrimp with the specified ingredients for 15 minutes.
Combine sauce ingredients in one bowl; in another, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, then set both aside.
Heat oil in a wok or pan.
Once hot, stir-fry black bean sauce and ginger until fragrant.
Add shrimp and stir-fry briefly; push aside, then add bell pepper and stir-fry for about a minute, adding liquid if needed.
Push shrimp and vegetables to the pan's edges. Add the prepared sauce to the center, bring to a boil, then stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken.
Combine sauce with shrimp and vegetables, stir in scallions, then serve hot over rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 248 kcal

Carbohydrate: 9 g

Cholesterol: 240 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 27 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1694 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 10 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g