Scrambled eggs and shrimp

User Reviews

5

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    314 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Chinese

Scrambled eggs and shrimp

This dish features gently scrambled eggs cooked with shrimp and mixed vegetables in a thickened seasoned sauce. The combination yields tender eggs mingled with juicy shrimp pieces and subtle vegetable bites. The seasoning includes garlic, sesame oil, white pepper, and a touch of salt, creating a savory profile suited for serving over cooked rice as a comforting meal.

Description

Scrambled eggs and shrimp combines beaten eggs with raw medium-sized shelled shrimp and frozen mixed vegetables cooked in water. Salt, white pepper, sesame oil, and garlic powder season the mixture. A sauce thickened with a cornstarch and water slurry brings a light glaze that envelops the ingredients as the eggs slowly set during cooking. The eggs are gently stirred once partially set, preserving a soft and tender texture rather than fully firm curds.

The cooking begins by boiling the vegetables and shrimp to cook the seafood just until it starts to change color. Seasonings are added before thickening the liquid. The eggs are poured in last, cooked until forming soft, slightly set curds, and stirred gently to finish. This method keeps the eggs creamy and tender.

Traditionally served over cooked rice, the dish balances protein from eggs and shrimp, with mild spices and aromatic sesame oil providing subtle depth. It is a satisfying, textured dish ideal for a homemade meal where easy preparation and gentle seasoning are desired.

Note that the eggs should not be stirred prematurely to allow proper curd formation. Adding seasonings gradually helps adjust spiciness. The cornstarch slurry must be mixed well before use to achieve smooth thickening.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 Large egg 4 oz
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup mixed vegetables frozen
  • 14 pieces Shrimp ½ cup or 3.7 oz, no shell medium sized shrimp, frozen, raw
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper (Add ⅛ teaspoon at a time or according to your taste)
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Thicken Sauce:

  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 4 teaspoons water

Cooked Rice:

  • 2 cups rice cooked

Instructions

  1. Crack 2 large eggs (4 oz) into a container.
  2. Beat the eggs well.
  3. In a small container, add 3 teaspoons of cornstarch and 4 teaspoons of water. Then, mix it well. Let it set aside and use it later.
  4. Pour 1 cup of water in a pan and turn on medium small fire.
  5. Add ¼ cup of frozen vegetables into the pan.
  6. Next, put ½ cup of raw medium sized no shell shrimp (14 pieces, 3.7 oz) into the pan. Stir them a little bit.
  7. After that, add ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of white pepper (You can add ⅛ teaspoon at a time or according to your spiciness.), ½ teaspoon of sesame oil, and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir it a little bit and cook until it's boiling. 
  8. Pour the cornstarch mixture from step 3 (stir it well before pouring) into the pan. Keep stirring it until the sauce is thickened.
  9. When the sauce is thicken, pour the beaten eggs from step 2 into the pan. Let the eggs cook and form a little bit before stirring it.
  10. Slowly and gently stir it. Don’t over cook, once the egg is formed and cooked then turn off the fire.
  11. Put 2 cups of cooked rice on the plate.
  12. Lastly, pour the scrambled eggs and shrimp over the rice and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Cook shrimp and vegetables first in water until shrimp just start changing color.
  • Add salt, garlic powder, white pepper, and sesame oil after shrimp begins to cook.
  • Mix cornstarch and water well before adding to pan to thicken the sauce evenly.
  • Pour beaten eggs into the pan only after sauce thickens and allow eggs to set partially before stirring gently to keep the scramble tender.
  • Serve the scrambled eggs and shrimp mixture hot over cooked rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 314kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 381mg (16%) Potassium 177mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 1425IU (29%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 314kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 381mg 16%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 1425IU 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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