Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp

This Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp dish is commonly served at Chinese banquets and I promise you that this recipe is better than takeout! Surprisingly, the peaches and shrimp work so well together with the mayonnaise and condensed milk sauce. It doesn’t sound harmonious at all but until you try it, you will be hooked!

The shrimp and peach are like best friends. The shrimp is nice and crunchy even after tossing it with the mayo sauce. The peach adds a nice fruity taste to the overall dish. No wonder I always see people order this at Chinese restaurants here in Canada. Whether it is for a wedding, lunar new year or newborn baby celebration, this is a must have dish! I’m so happy to share this recipe with you now!

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What is Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp?

This shrimp in mayo sauce with peach is known as 蜜桃蝦. It seems that every time we go to a Chinese restaurant, we will inevitably order this dish. The sauce contains condensed milk and mayonnaise; these two ingredients and shrimp work so well together! Tossing the shrimp with the mayo sauce doesn’t ruin the crunchy coating of the shrimp at all.

The peaches also play a big role in this dish by adding a fruity taste to it. Sometimes, you will see that the peach is omitted and candied walnuts are added instead. Both versions are so yummy!

Here’s Why You Will Love Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp

• Better than takeout: You can make this tasty dish right in your own kitchen without breaking the bank. I think you’ll find this recipe to be comparable, if not better, than the restaurant version.
• Versatile: You can substitute the shrimp with pork and substitute the peaches for candied walnuts.
• As authentic as it gets: You will see peaches and cream shrimp at Chinese restaurants for wedding banquets and special occasions. Now, you can make this at home and impress your guests!
• Simple: You can make this recipe regardless of your cooking skill level. It’s very easy to make.
• Perfect pairing: I eat this with a steaming bowl of jasmine rice. So good!
• Delicious: If you are a fan of sweet and savoury, you’ll love this combination.

Equipment and Tools to Make Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp

Pot: To blanch the brocolli and fry the shrimp

Medium bowls: To hold the shrimp, egg and corn starch

Measuring spoons and cups: To measure out sauce ingredients

Ingredients

Shrimp: A key component to this dish. You can use other protein such as pork chop.

Egg and cornstarch: The egg binds the shrimp to the crunchy coating of the cornstarch.

Neutral oil: Any neutral oil such as canola, vegetable or peanut oil will be great for frying.

Mayonnaise, condensed milk, honey, lemon juice: The sweet mayo sauce is so tasty!

Broccoli: The broccoli is optional but I do like eating a healthy vegetable with this dish.

Canned peaches: My kids fight over the peach. If you aren’t a sweet and salty fan, you can replace the peach with candied walnuts

Sesame seeds: An optional garnish

Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp Options and Substitutions

• Using a different protein, like pork chops, can work for this dish especially for those who could be intolerant of seafood.
• If you aren’t a fan of peaches, pair it with candied walnuts instead.
• Instead of corn starch, you can use all purpose flour or glutinous rice flour.

How to Make Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp

Let’s make this dish!

Cook the broccoli. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for one minute. Drain.

Cook the shrimp. Dip the shrimp in egg, followed by cornstarch and shake any excess off. Fry for one minute, flip and fry for another minute. You may need to do this in batches. Remove from oil and put on paper towel.

Make the sauce. Mix all sauce ingredients thoroughly until smooth.

Assemble the dish. Arrange the broccoli around the perimeter of your serving plate. Toss the shrimp and peaches with the sauce. Place shrimp mix in the center. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve with rice.

Storage and Reheating Tips

The peaches and cream shrimp dish is best eaten day of. However, refrigerate leftovers in an air tight container for up to three days. It will still taste the same but will lose the crispiness. Reheat in the microwave.

Alternatively, only coat what you will be eating that day. Reheat the shrimp in the air fryer and then toss with remaining sauce the following day.

Make Ahead Options

You can blanch the broccoli and make the sauce ahead of time but fry the shrimp on the day you are planning to eat it.

Recipe Tips

Make sure to use a neutral oil, such as vegetable oil, canola oil and peanut oil. Avoid olive oil to fry the shrimp as it has a lower smoke point.

Butterfly the shrimp to create a more beautiful, crunchy fry.

Use a larger sized shrimp for the perfect bite.

You know your oil is ready when you dip bamboo chopsticks into the oil and small bubbles appear.

The shrimp is best eaten day of because it is deep fried.

Mix the sauce with shrimp just before serving. Overtime, the sauce will reduce the crunchiness.

Serve the shrimp with a steaming bowl of rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp authentic Chinese food? Peaches and cream shrimp is a Western inspired Cantonese dish of lightly battered prawns in a mayo based sauce, served with peaches. It is commonly served in Chinese banquet meals.

What does Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp taste like? The shrimp is light battered and tossed with a sweet mayo sauce. The peach adds a nice fruity taste to the overall dish.

What goes well with Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp? I like to eat this dish with a steaming hot bowl of jasmine rice. Oftentimes, you will see fried vermicelli noodles under the creamy shrimp at restaurants.

Is Chinese Peaches and Cream Shrimp healthy? Fried shrimp is tasty but it is high in saturated fat. I balance this dish with healthy and nutritious broccoli!

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