Golden Shrimp has always been one of my favorite dishes. When I was a child, my mom would make it during family gatherings or festive dinners. As soon as she started frying the salted egg yolk, the kitchen would fill with a buttery aroma, and I’d watch the golden bubbles rise in the pan like little bursts of sunshine. Now, when I make it myself, the smell brings back those warm memories of home and togetherness.
Golden Salted Egg Yolk Shrimp
Ingredients
Steps
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Prep Shrimp
Trim off shrimp whiskers, legs, and eyes. Gently cut along the back to remove the vein, rinse, and pat dry.
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Marinate Shrimp
Marinate with Shaoxing wine and pepper for about 15 minutes.
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Steam salted egg yolk
Steam salted egg yolks for 10 minutes, then mash them with a fork.
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Pan-fry shrimps
Coat shrimp lightly with cornstarch and pan-fry until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Stir salted egg yolks
In a pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then stir in the mashed salted egg yolks.
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Combine
Cook until the mixture becomes foamy and golden, then toss in the shrimp until fully coated. Serve hot.
Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
- Wait until the salted egg yolk sauce bubbles and turns creamy before adding the shrimp — that’s when the flavor is richest.
- Removing the shrimp’s eyes beforehand helps prevent oil splatter during frying.
