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Shrimp with lobster sauce

From the video “FAST Shrimp with Lobster Sauce recipe! | The Woks of Life” by The Woks of Life. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Woks of Life. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~15 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$7.93*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$19.07* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
18

Ingredients

May contain gluten, egg, shellfish, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$15.86*for the batch in the video
~$7.93*per serving

You save about ~$19.07* per serving (71% less*) than ordering it out — ~$38.14* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario seafood entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 9 predicted from typical costs · not priced: shaoxing wine

* Estimate, not a quote: 9 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 95% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving318 kcal · 16% of 2,000
Fat17 g21%
Saturated fat3.5 g18%
Sodium454 mg20%
Carbohydrate12 g4%
Fiber1.6 g6%
Total sugars2.7 gno daily value
Added sugars1.2 g2%
Protein30 g60%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+7 of 20
  • Saturated fat−11 of 20
  • Sodium−12 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 16 of 16 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for shrimp, ground pork, scallion, garlic, cornstarch, frozen peas and 9 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, msg. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl
  • strainer
  • wok
  • spatula
  • chopsticks

What the video didn’t say

  • servings not stated
  • total cooking time not stated
  • exact ingredient quantities not stated
  • heat levels specified only generally
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Shrimp with lobster sauce

What makes The Woks of Life's Shrimp with lobster sauce recipe and technique special?

The Woks of Life's take on Shrimp with lobster sauce focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Add slurry gradually to avoid lumps or thin sauce. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Shrimp with lobster sauce at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Shrimp with lobster sauce recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Shrimp with lobster sauce ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Shrimp with lobster sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Woks of Life's Shrimp with lobster sauce?

This recipe utilizes approximately 18 ingredients across 15 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Shrimp with lobster sauce?

The official cooking video by The Woks of Life is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.