Shrimp in Oyster Sauce
A quick and flavorful Filipino dish featuring shrimp cooked in a rich oyster sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound plump shrimp Cleaned and deveined, head-on for more flavor if preferred.
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce For added depth.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper To taste.
- 2 green onions sliced Optional, for garnish.
- 2 cups cooked white rice For serving, jasmine rice preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Clean the shrimp by removing the heads and deveining.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the shrimp to the pan, cooking until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the oyster sauce and soy sauce, stirring well.
- Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and add more oyster sauce or pepper if desired.
- Serve the shrimp over hot cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh shrimp and don't shy away from the garlic. Adjust oyster sauce to your taste preference, and consider garnishing with chili for spice.