{"id":"c593cd74-07d4-4101-bcd0-885fb11408e9","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/c593cd74-07d4-4101-bcd0-885fb11408e9","source_url":"https://omnivorescookbook.com/cantonese-shrimp-with-black-bean-sauce/","title":"Cantonese Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce","description":"Forget about takeout, my homemade Cantonese Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce is a restaurant-style stir fry recipe you can make in just 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are coated in a glossy savory sauce made with fermented black beans, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and fragrant aromatics for the most satisfying classic Cantonese flavor.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://omnivorescookbook.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/260727_260727-Cantonese-Shrimp-With-Black-Bean-Sauce_550.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 pound shrimp ( , peeled and deveined )","item":"shrimp","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":", peeled and deveined"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine","item":"Shaoxing wine","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoon  cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup  chicken stock","item":"chicken stock","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tablespoon oyster sauce","item":"oyster sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoon light soy sauce","item":"light soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 teaspoon white pepper","item":"white pepper","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil","item":"vegetable oil","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2  dried Chinese chili pepper ( , halved crosswise )","item":"dried Chinese chili pepper","quantity":2,"preparation":", halved crosswise"},{"text":"2  scallions (, sliced into 2” pieces, white and green parts divided)","item":"scallions","quantity":2,"preparation":", sliced into 2” pieces, white and green parts divided"},{"text":"1 tablespoon minced ginger","item":"minced ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 clove garlic (, minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":", minced"},{"text":"1 tablespoon fermented black beans (, rinsed, drained, and roughly chopped (*Footnote 1))","item":"fermented black beans (, rinsed, drained, and roughly chopped (*Footnote 1))","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/2  red onion (, roll cut into bite-size triangles)","item":"red onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":", roll cut into bite-size triangles"},{"text":"2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine","item":"Shaoxing wine","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Combine the shrimp, Shaoxing wine, salt and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes while preparing the rest of the ingredients."},{"number":2,"text":"Combine the chicken stock, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, white pepper and cornstarch. Stir to combine."},{"number":3,"text":"Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok over medium high heat until it shimmers. Spread the shrimp into a single layer and cook without moving until lightly browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and stir just until the shrimp are almost cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a plate."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, dried chiles, scallion whites, ginger, garlic, and fermented black beans. Stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and cook for 1 minute, until just softened."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour in the Shaoxing wine and immediately scrape the bottom of the wok to release any browned bits. Cook until the wine has mostly evaporated."},{"number":6,"text":"Stir the sauce again to dissolve the cornstarch completely, pour into the wok. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute."},{"number":7,"text":"Add back the shrimp and scallion green, toss everything to combine. Turn off the heat and stir in sesame oil. Transfer to a large plate and serve hot as a main dish."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:16.805174+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:16.805174+00:00"}