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Shrimp with lobster sauce
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 151 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 34%
- Carbohydrate 2.2 g 1%
- Fat 7.9 g 10%
- Saturated fat 1.7 g 9%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0.8 g —
- Sodium 1031 mg 45%
- Cholesterol 192 mg 64%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 10 µg 1%
- Vitamin C 2.6 mg 3%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 1.5 mg 10%
- Vitamin K 3.9 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 0.93 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0.6 µg 25%
- Choline 80.9 mg 15%
Minerals
- Calcium 100 mg 8%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 25 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 163 mg 13%
- Potassium 114 mg 2%
- Zinc 1.7 mg 15%
- Copper 0.18 mg 20%
- Selenium 35.8 µg 65%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 | 17 g | 2.2 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 185 g | 279 | 31 g | 4 g | 15 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 370 g | 559 | 62 g | 8 g | 29 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 92.5 g | 140 | 16 g | 2 g | 7.3 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 555 g | 838 | 93 g | 12 g | 44 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 740 g | 1117 | 124 g | 16 g | 58 g |
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Questions about Shrimp with lobster sauce
Does shrimp with lobster sauce contain lobster?
Usually not: the name refers to a Chinese-American sauce traditionally associated with Cantonese-style lobster cookery. The dish is commonly made with prawns, egg, garlic, ginger and fermented black beans; recipes differ, so check the ingredients if you need to avoid lobster.
How do you make shrimp with lobster sauce at home?
Stir-fry garlic, ginger and minced pork, if using, then add fermented black beans, stock and prawns. Simmer until the prawns are pink and opaque, then slowly pour in beaten egg and stir gently; thicken the sauce with a little cornflour mixed with cold water.
What do you serve with shrimp with lobster sauce?
Serve it over steamed rice to soak up the savoury sauce. It also goes well with plain noodles or a simple stir-fried vegetable side, such as pak choi.
How should you store leftover shrimp with lobster sauce?
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container as soon as they have cooled, and eat within two days. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout; prawns can turn tough if heated for too long.
Can you freeze shrimp with lobster sauce?
You can freeze it in an airtight container, but the sauce may separate and the prawns may become firm after thawing. Thaw it in the fridge and reheat gently, stirring to bring the sauce back together.
Is shrimp with lobster sauce spicy?
It is usually savoury rather than hot, with flavour from garlic, ginger and fermented black beans. Some recipes add chilli, so you can leave it out or serve chilli separately if you are cooking for people with different preferences.
Can you eat shrimp with lobster sauce if you have a shellfish allergy?
No: prawns are crustaceans, and the dish may also contain lobster or other shellfish depending on the recipe. Avoid it if you have a shellfish allergy, and take care with shared utensils and cooking surfaces.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27150160 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
