Shrimp Sarciado (Sarsiyadong Hipon)

Name: Shrimp Sarciado (Sarsiyadong Hipon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 6-8 large eggs; ¼ cup butter; 2 medium tomatoes; 1½ medium onions; ½ pound Shrimp; Pinch salt; 2 tablespoons green onions

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
245 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
Filipino

Shrimp Sarciado (Sarsiyadong Hipon)

Iris Warren

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Shrimp Sarciado (Sarsiyadong Hipon) is a classic Filipino breakfast dish where shell-on shrimp are cooked with sautéed tomatoes and onions, then enveloped in gently scrambled eggs, creating a protein-rich meal that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of shrimp with the richness of eggs. This humble yet satisfying dish, typically served over steaming white rice, represents the Filipino culinary tradition of transforming simple ingredients into flavorful, comforting meals that can be enjoyed any time of day.

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Ingredients

Servings

6-8 large eggs itlog, beaten
¼ cup butter mantikilya
2 medium tomatoes kamatis, halved and thinly sliced
1½ medium onions sibuyas, thinly sliced
½ pound Shrimp hipon, cleaned, deveined, shell-on
Pinch salt asin
2 tablespoons green onions dahon ng sibuyas, chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Heat your non-stick pan over medium heat (350°F/180°C). While the pan is heating up, make sure your shrimp is cleaned and deveined but keep the shells on for extra flavor. Add the butter and let it melt completely without browning. Once melted, add your thinly sliced onions and tomatoes to the pan. Let them cook together for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and the tomatoes start to soften.
Now add your shrimp to the pan and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them. Let the shrimp cook for just 1-2 minutes until they turn a pretty pink-orange color. Remember not to cook them for more than 3 minutes total - overcooked shrimp become tough and rubbery.
Pour your beaten eggs evenly over the shrimp. Using a wooden spoon, gently stir the eggs through the shrimp mixture, creating soft, fluffy curds. This should take about 1-2 minutes. You want the eggs to be just set but still slightly wet since they'll continue cooking from the residual heat.
As soon as the eggs are set, turn off the heat and transfer everything to your serving plate. Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top. Serve immediately while hot, ideally with steaming white rice and some calamansi on the side if you have it.
This whole process should take no more than 10 minutes of cooking time. If you're new to cooking, remember that the key to perfect Sarciado is not overcooking either the shrimp or the eggs - keep an eye on your timing and you'll have a delicious meal ready in no time.

Notes

Use fresh, not frozen shrimp for best results
Keep shells on for more flavor, but remove if preferred
Don't overcook the shrimp - they should be just pink and curved into a loose "C" shape
Beat eggs thoroughly but don't overbeat to maintain fluffiness
Add eggs when shrimp is almost done to prevent overcooking

Nutrition Information

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Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 380mg (16%) Potassium 161mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 384IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	245kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	285mg	95%
Sodium	380mg	16%
Potassium	161mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.1g	0%
Vitamin A	384IU	8%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	42mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	2%