Healthy Recipes 101

The Heart of The Home Beats in The Kitchen

  • Recipe Index
  • Courses
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Desserts
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Beverages
  • Method
    • Air Frying
    • Boiling
    • Broiling
    • Frying
    • Grilling
    • Oven Baked
    • One-Pan
  • About

Hot Tags

  • Juices
  • Chicken
  • Salmon Recipes
  • Air Fryer
  • Instant Pot
  • Salads
Fact-checked
Shrimp Recipes

Mongolian Shrimp Recipe

  • Main Dishes
  • Shrimp Recipes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 504 kcal
Mongolian Shrimp Recipe
Jump to Recipe
facebook pinterest twitter Print Recipe

Our Mongolian shrimp recipe whips up a flavorful, crunchy shrimp dish that’s served with rice and steamed broccoli. It can be made ahead of time and saved for the next day’s lunch.

Is This Mongolian Shrimp Healthy?

Yes, our Mongolian shrimp recipe makes a healthy meal.

First of all, shrimp is a good source of protein because, unlike meat, most of its fats are unsaturated fats. They also contain omega 3s, 6s, and 9s, which not only aid in controlling your bad cholesterol level but also benefit your brain health as well.

The shrimp is often served with rice and cooked vegetables, good sources of complex carbs and micronutrients. We are using broccoli, which contains lots of vitamin C, iron, magnesium, and other crucial nutrients.

We portion the meal so that each serving contains around 500 calories, 0.8 g saturated fats, 554 mg sodium, and about 2 g added sugar. These numbers indicate that this recipe complies with our healthy eating guidelines and the USDA’s recommendations.

Although these shrimp are deep-fried, they can still fit a healthy diet if they’re done the right way. We used an oil with a high smoke point and neutral taste (canola oil). To fry the shrimp, scoop them out when they’re golden, and lay them out on paper towels to blot off excess oil.

Is This Mongolian Shrimp Healthy

Ingredients for Mongolian Shrimp

Our Mongolian shrimp recipe calls for peeled shrimp, cooked rice, broccoli, and several condiments/seasonings:

  • Mongolian Sauce for Shrimp

Garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, and hoisin sauce are the main ingredients, providing a balance in flavor and aroma. It’s also thickened with a cornstarch slurry, so it coats the shrimp better.

If you want this dish to be spicy, you can always add some Sriracha or Tabasco to the mix, but not too much because they contain sodium. Instead, we used some red pepper flakes, which gave the meal a finer appearance.

  • Shrimp

For recipes that serve shrimp with rice, we often go for small- to medium-sized shrimp. The smaller they are, the more you can pack in, making it look like you get more shrimp per bite.

Still, if you prefer larger shrimp, they work just as well.

  • Vegetable

We try to sneak some cooked greens into most of our Chinese dishes, and for today’s recipe, it’s broccoli. All it needs is a simple 2-minute blanch.

ingredients
  • Cooked Rice

As is customary, this meal is served with medium-grain white rice. If you want extra vitamins and minerals, you can replace it with a whole-grain alternative.

You should have some rice ready before preparing the shrimp because this recipe will require your full attention. If necessary, consider grabbing some frozen rice packets at the grocery store.

Can You Cook Frozen Shrimp?

Rock-hard frozen shrimp are not suitable for our Mongolian shrimp recipe, but they work fine if you thaw them first. Place your shrimp in a Ziploc bag, remove as much air as possible, submerge the bag in a bowl of water, and allow it to sit for 20 minutes. The shrimp should be pliable and ready to cook (or peel).

Cold shrimp demand extra attention while frying. You don’t want to crowd the pan and lower the oil’s temperature too much. Our next section will discuss in detail how to fry cold shrimp.

Can You Cook Frozen Shrimp for mongolian shrimp

How to Make Mongolian Shrimp

We start by mixing the sauce ingredients. Dilute the cornstarch with water first, then stir in soy sauce, sugar, and hoisin sauce. Set aside.

Next, bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the broccoli florets for about 2 minutes. Drain and flush them with cold water so they stay crisp and green. Let them dry in a colander.

Heat some canola oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and dust your shrimp with cornstarch while waiting. Once the oil is hot and ready to fry, add your shrimp, one at a time, and see how the oil reacts. You want strong sizzling sounds. If the intensity of that sizzling drops by about half, stop adding shrimp. More shrimp at that point will cool the oil too much and make the frying less effective.

When the batch is nice and golden, scoop all the shrimp out and spread them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Continue to fry the uncooked shrimp.

Finally, make the sauce by sautéing some garlic and ginger, then adding the sauce mixture to thicken it. It’s best to use a separate pan for your sauce since your frying pan will be hot and will need some cleaning.

Since the crisp texture will fade quickly, toss your fried shrimp with the sauce only when you’re ready to serve. Sprinkle them with red pepper flakes and sliced scallion for garnish, and your beautiful Chinese meal will be ready.

Here’s a recap (with pics) of our Mongolian shrimp recipe:

step 1: Mix the sauce ingredients.

Mix the sauce ingredients.

step 2: Blanch the broccoli and shock in cold water afterward.

Blanch the broccoli and shock in cold water afterward.

step 3: Coat the shrimp in cornstarch.

Coat the shrimp in cornstarch.

step 4: Fry the shrimp.

Fry the shrimp.

step 5: Sauté the garlic and ginger in a new pan.

Sauté the garlic and ginger in a new pan.

step 6: Add the sauce and reduce.

Add the sauce and reduce.

step 7: Toss the shrimp and chopped green onions with the sauce just prior to serving.

Toss the shrimp and chopped green onions with the sauce just prior to serving.

step 8: Garnish with red pepper flakes. Serve with cooked rice and broccoli.

Garnish and serve with cooked rice and broccoli.

Jump to Recipe

For the best result, follow our recipe’s measurements at the bottom of this article.

How Long Can Cooked Shrimp Stay in the Fridge?

Properly stored, cooked seafood will generally last for up to 4 days in the fridge. Details on storage are below.

Storage and Reheating Leftover Mongolian Shrimp

The shrimp, sauce, rice, and vegetables should be stored in separate containers. We use air-tight containers, clean bowls covered with plastic wrap, or Ziploc bags.

At a maximum, each ingredient can be stored for the following time periods:

  • Rice: 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • Shrimp: 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • Sauce: 5 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
  • Broccoli: 5 days in the fridge (don’t freeze your cooked broccoli).

To reheat:

  • Rice: stir it in a non-stick pan over low heat with about 2 tbsp water and turn the heat off when steam appears. Alternatively, microwave with 2 tbsp water for 1 minute if refrigerated, 3 minutes if frozen.
  • Shrimp: if refrigerated, fry in hot oil for 1 minute or in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes. Frozen shrimp can take 2-6 minutes depending on size and reheating method.
  • Sauce: simmer over low heat until it bubbles. Toss the shrimp with this sauce before serving.
  • Broccoli: no need to reheat.

What to Serve With Mongolian Shrimp

This dish is best paired with a soup and drink. We thought these were an ideal combination:

What to Serve With Mongolian Shrimp
Mongolian Shrimp Recipe

Mongolian Shrimp Recipe

PRINT RATE Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest
Our Mongolian shrimp recipe makes a delicious meal of crispy, flavorful shrimp served with cooked rice and broccoli. It all comes together in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Mongolian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 504kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch save 1 tsp for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz broccoli cut into florets
  • 12 oz peeled shrimp from 24 oz whole
  • 1 cup canola oil save 1 1/2 tbsp for the aromatics (*)
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 3 1/2 cups cooked medium-grain rice

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl: 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp hoisin sauce, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Set aside.
    step 1: Mix the sauce ingredients.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch 8 oz broccoli for 2 minutes, then shock them in cool water. Leave to dry in a colander.
    step 2: Blanch the broccoli and shock in cold water afterward.
  • Toss 12 oz peeled shrimp with the remaining cornstarch (less than 1/4 cup).
    step 3: Coat the shrimp in cornstarch.
  • Pour 1 cup canola oil into a non-stick frying pan and scoop out 1 1/2 tbsp to save for later. Heat the oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Shake each shrimp to remove excess flour, then gently place each one into the oil. Try not to crowd the pan. Scoop the shrimp out when golden brown (about 2 minutes for each). Place them into a bowl lined with paper towels to blot off excess oil.
    step 4: Fry the shrimp.
  • Add the 1 1/2 tbsp oil you saved earlier to a new, clean non-stick frying pan. Heat it over medium heat and sauté 1 tbsp garlic and 1 tsp ginger for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
    step 5: Sauté the garlic and ginger in a new pan.
  • Stir the sauce mixture in and turn the heat down to simmer. Once the sauce is reduced (about 1 minute), you have two options: turn off the heat if you’re not ready to serve right away, or toss this sauce with the fried shrimp.
    step 6: Add the sauce and reduce.
  • Toss the shrimp and chopped green onions with the sauce just prior to serving.
    step 7: Toss the shrimp and chopped green onions with the sauce just prior to serving.
  • Once the shrimp is coated, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top. Serve with 3 1/2 cups cooked rice and 8 oz cooked broccoli.
    step 8: Garnish with red pepper flakes. Serve with cooked rice and broccoli.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mongolian Shrimp Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 274mg91%
Sodium 554mg24%
Potassium 712mg20%
Carbohydrates 62g21%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 511IU10%
Vitamin C 53mg64%
Calcium 152mg15%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Homemade Mongolian Shrimp Recipe
Sesame Shrimp Recipe
Previous Recipe
Sesame Shrimp Recipe
Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe
Next Recipe
Chili Lime Shrimp Recipe
Luna Regina

Luna Regina

facebook instagram pinterest youtube twitter linkedin
Luna is the founder and chief recipe developer of Healthy Recipes 101. Apart from cooking, she also loves reading, programming, exploring the outdoors, and collecting useless facts about everything.

Comments/ Reviews

Cancel reply
Mongolian Shrimp Recipe
Mongolian Shrimp Recipe
Recipe Rating




Emily Rogers, MPH, RDN
Recipe developed by Luna Regina on June 1, 2022 Nutritionally reviewed by Emily Rogers, MPH, RDN

Latest Recipes

Shrimp Recipes
Garlic Shrimp Recipe

Mac And Cheese Shrimp Recipe

Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp Mac and Cheese Recipe

Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp Remoulade Recipe

Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Shrimp And Broccoli Recipe

Shrimp Recipes
Shrimp And Broccoli Recipe

Salt And Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Shrimp Recipes
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Recipe

Top Pinterest

Banana Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies
Banana Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe

Strawberry Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies
Strawberry Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies
Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe

Pineapple Carrot Juice Recipe

Carrot Juice
Pineapple Carrot Juice Recipe

Strawberry Carrot Juice Recipe

Carrot Juice
Strawberry Carrot Juice Recipe

AS SEEN ON
eatthis
parade
bustle
insider
buzzfeed
forbes
cnn
msn
Healthy Recipes 101
We do not offer medical, dietetic, or nutritional advice. Please seek consultation from a qualified health care professional prior to any decision to alter your current diet. Learn more See additional information.
  • Recipe Index
  • Course
  • Method
  • About
  • Cooking Challenge
  • Nutrition Guidelines
  • Recipe Development
  • Cooking Tips
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

facebook instagram pinterest youtube twitter linkedin

Get our latest healthy recipes

Stay up-to-date with our latest RDN-approved recipes, kitchen tips, and healthy eating challenges.

Opt-out at any time by clicking the 'unsubscribe' link at the bottom of our email.

Visit our other Healthy101 sites:

Healthykitchen101
© 2021 Healthy Kitchen 101, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Return to Top