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Asian shrimp stir-fry with garlic black beans on a serving plate
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Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce

Asian Shrimp stir-fry with a spicy garlic black bean sauce is easy to make and full of flavor. This Asian seafood dish is great with steamed rice!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 463kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • canola oil
  • 2 pounds shrimp, tendrils trimmed, rinsed, and drained well
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup Chinese cooking wine
  • 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 can (6 ounces) salted black beans, rinsed and drained
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Instructions

  • In a wide pan, heat about 2 inches deep of oil.
  • In a bowl, combine shrimp and cornstarch until coated.
  • Add one by one into the hot oil and deep-fry, turning as needed, until golden and crunchy.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove shrimp and drain on a wire rack. Keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, combine water, chili garlic sauce,  soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine, and sesame oil. Stir until well combined and set aside.
  • In a wide skillet over high heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add sauce mixture and black beans and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp and toss to combine just until heated through. Serve hot.

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Notes

Drain the shrimp well and pat dry with paper towels to help the cornstarch coating adhere and crisp well during deep-frying.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 572mg | Sodium: 4140mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 5mg