Cantonese Spicy Shrimp With Braised Lettuce Recipe

For the shrimp: Place shrimp in a medium bowl. Drizzle with half of the soy sauce. Sprinkle with salt, white and black pepper. Toss and set aside.

Combine oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce and ketchup in a small bowl. Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil, swirling to coat surface. When oil is slightly smoking, add black beans, garlic, onion and ginger. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cook for 30 seconds.

Add shrimp and stir fry just until shrimp curl and turn pink, about 30 seconds more. Add reserved sauce mixture and water and toss to coat evenly. Add more water if sauce is too thick. Check seasonings.

For the lettuce: Heat vegetable oil over high heat. Add lettuce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to wilt, about 30 seconds. Add oyster sauce, sesame oil, and a dash of salt and white pepper. Toss to combine. Remove from heat while lettuce is still slightly crunchy and bright green.

Serve shrimp immediately with lettuce.