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Mongolian Shrimp

Delicious Mongolian Shrimp: Quick & Easy for Any Night!

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Experience the tasty fusion of flavors with Mongolian Shrimp, a quick and easy dish perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peel and devein
For the Batter
  • 2 large Egg Whites Can substitute with aquafaba for vegan option
  • 1 cup Tapioca Flour Cornstarch can work as a substitute
  • ½ cup Avocado Oil Coconut oil can be used for frying
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated, fresh recommended
  • ½ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce/Tamari Coconut aminos for soy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce Omit for sugar-reduced version
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can use brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Leave out if allergic
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Adjust based on spice tolerance
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • small bowls
  • Mixing Bowl
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and devein the large shrimp, pat dry with paper towels, and optionally butterfly them.
  2. Whisk egg whites in a bowl and place tapioca flour in another bowl.
  3. Heat about ½ inch of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg whites, then coat with tapioca flour before frying.
  5. Fry shrimp for approximately 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk sauce ingredients together except for garlic and ginger.
  7. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to skillet and stir-fry for about 30 seconds.
  8. Pour mixed sauce into the skillet with garlic and ginger, stir continuously for about 1 minute.
  9. Add crispy shrimp back into the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
  10. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp are dry for crispiness. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce to taste and store leftovers properly for best flavor.

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