Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce

Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce cooked in tomato sauce is a popular sweet and sour dish, especially beloved by children at home. This cuisine features a bright orange color, refreshing texture, and a sweet-sour flavor profile that helps refresh the palate and pairs well with drinks.

4 Reviews
4 Comments
POSTED:19/07/2024
Level:Medium
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:30 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:5 min

Shrimp is a delicious ingredient appreciated whether from rivers or oceans. It's favored by food enthusiasts and features in numerous recipes such as salt and pepper shrimp or boiled shrimp. Today, I want to share a recipe for Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce.


1.Regarding Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce:

This dish features a unique tomato sauce that serves as its soul, complemented by fresh jumbo shrimp, making it not only visually appealing but also nutritious. Each shrimp absorbs the essence of the tomato sauce, allowing you to experience the shrimp's firm texture along with the rich flavor of the sauce. This layered taste profile makes Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce a delicacy on the dining table.


2.Selecting fresh jumbo shrimp:

Fresh jumbo shrimp should have a translucent, bright red or tan-yellow color. Their bodies should be intact without any damage or indentations, and their eyes should be bright and protruding. They should not have any off-putting odors or fishy smells. When making Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce, it's recommended to choose fresh jumbo shrimp as they contribute to achieving a delicious flavor.


3.Processing jumbo shrimp:

Cleaning: Pour the jumbo shrimp into a bowl and stir continuously for about half a minute to remove most of the dirt and impurities from their bodies.

Trimming the whiskers and legs: Use scissors to cut off the shrimp whiskers and legs, as these parts can easily burn during cooking.

Removing the shrimp vein: Use a toothpick to pick out the vein at the third joint of the shrimp, or insert scissors from the tail at the belly of the shrimp, cut straight up to the head, then insert from the side to pick up the black intestine.

Handling shrimp heads: Use scissors to trim off the protruding part of the shrimp heads, then gently pull out the shrimp stomach.

Rinse again: After removing the shrimp vein, whiskers, and legs, rinse the jumbo shrimp thoroughly with clean water.


4.Seasoning for the sauce:

The seasonings used to prepare the sauce are mainly some common seasonings, such as: oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, white pepper, salt, and the sauce can be adjusted according to personal taste. I mainly use 15g oyster sauce, 15g light soy sauce, 5g dark soy sauce, 30g tomato paste, 10g sugar, 5g white pepper, 5g salt and 100ml water.

These ingredients are generally available at Asian supermarkets.


5.Ways to enjoy Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce:

The sauce from Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce can be used to mix with rice or noodles, enhancing their flavor. Alternatively, they can be served as a main dish or side dish on the dining table, complementing other dishes.


Almost every kind of shrimp that we're familiar with is delicious. Today, let's make a Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce dish that's perfect for summer. After frying, the jumbo shrimp are super crispy. Then, simmer them with the prepared sauce, which is appetizing and goes well with rice. Follow along with me to make it!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 500g of jumbo shrimp

SEASONINGS

  • 5g garlic
  • 5g ginger
  • 10g cooking wine
  • 15g oyster sauce
  • 15g light soy sauce
  • 5g dark soy sauce
  • 30g tomato ketchup
  • 10g granulated sugar
  • 5g white pepper powder
  • 5g salt
  • 100ml water
  • 30g peanut oil
  • 3g white sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare the ingredients and wash them thoroughly.

Instruction: Wash ingredients thoroughly before preparation.

STEP 2

Prepare 500g of jumbo shrimp by removing the whiskers and legs, deveining, and preparing the shrimp heads.

Tip:

Choosing fresh shrimp is the foundation for making delicious Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce. Fresh shrimp have firm flesh and a delicious taste, significantly enhancing the overall quality of the dish.

Prepare jumbo shrimp for Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce by deveining and preparing the heads. Choose fresh shrimp for best results.

STEP 3

Wash the jumbo shrimp thoroughly once again, then place them on a plate and set them aside for later use.

Clean jumbo shrimp and set aside on a plate for later use.

STEP 4

Finely chop 5g of garlic and 5g of ginger and set them aside for later use.

Chop 5g of garlic and ginger for later use.

STEP 5

Prepare the sauce: Mix 15g oyster sauce, 15g light soy sauce, 5g dark soy sauce, 30g tomato ketchup, 10g granulated sugar, 5g white pepper powder, 5g salt, and 100ml water to prepare the sauce. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Tip:

You can adjust the sauce according to your own taste preferences.

Recipe for versatile sauce includes oyster and soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, and spices. Adjust to taste.

STEP 6

Heat 30g of peanut oil in a pan and sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant.

Sauté chopped garlic in 30g of peanut oil until fragrant in pan.

STEP 7

Add the prepared jumbo shrimp to the pan and stir-fry until they change color.

Add jumbo shrimp to pan and stir-fry until color changes.

STEP 8

Add 10g of cooking wine and then add the shredded ginger.

Add 10g cooking wine and shredded ginger.

STEP 9

Pour the prepared sauce into the pan, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

Simmer prepared sauce in pan for 5 minutes after boiling.

STEP 10

Finally, reduce the sauce over high heat until thickened. Sprinkle 3g of white sesame seeds on top before serving.

Tip:

Sprinkling some white sesame seeds serves as a garnish, enhancing the visual appeal and texture of the dish.

Reduce sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds for garnish. Enhances visual appeal and texture.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Chinese Shrimp in Tomato Sauce
  • Main Ingredients:1
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:500 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 500 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):500 kcal
    23%
  • Protein:102.1 g
    187%
  • Fat:6.8 g Why gray?
    14%
  • Carbohydrates:0 g
    0%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 88%
    436 kcal
  • Fat: 12%
    61 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 0%
    0 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
1:12
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

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SpiceSavorFestOctober 10, 2024

If I don’t have cooking wine, what can I use instead?
reply:
October 12, 2024
You can use white wine, apple cider vinegar, or dry white wine as alternatives. They will add flavor to the dish.
CulinaryCraftShowcaseSeptember 29, 2024

How do I know when the garlic is done sautéing in Step 6?
reply:
October 02, 2024
Garlic is done when it turns golden brown and releases a fragrant aroma. Be careful not to burn it, as it can become bitter.
thomasJuly 25, 2024

Is the shrimp good to handle?
AnnaJuly 23, 2024

I followed the recipe today and it tasted great, thanks for sharing!
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