Stir-fried Shrimp and Eggs

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4.9

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    346 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Stir-fried Shrimp and Eggs

Stir-fried shrimp and eggs (虾仁炒蛋) is a common easy-to-make Cantonese dish that is all about those silky scrambled eggs, scallions, spices and tender shrimp.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 oz. Shrimp (340g, peeled and deveined)
  • 8 large eggs (at room temperature; very important)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 scallions (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup of Chinese toon sprouts (xiang chun miao - totally optional)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
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Instructions

  1. Clean your shrimp and take your eggs out of the refrigerator early since it is best to cook them at room temperature. Beat your eggs in a large bowl and add salt, white pepper, and sesame oil. Chop the scallions and wash your toon sprouts, if using. Set aside a bit of chopped scallion and toon sprouts for the garnish and add the rest to the egg mixture.
  2. Boil about 3 cups of water and toss in your shrimp until they just turn pink. This will be very fast. Drain and give them a quick rinse. Add the warm shrimp to your egg mixture.
  3. Next, heat the wok on high until nearly smoking and add 1/4 cup canola oil. Swirl the oil around the wok thoroughly and pour in your egg mixture. Use a wooden spoon or spatula and fold the eggs gently but quickly, kind of like you're making scrambled eggs. You don't want any browned eggs in this dish, just fluffy clouds of egg with your shrimp dispersed throughout.
  4. Once the eggs look done (be careful not to overcook them), transfer to a plate, garnish with scallion/sprouts, and serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 542mg (181%) Sodium 1077mg (45%) Potassium 206mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 535IU (11%) Vitamin C 4.6mg (5%) Calcium 177mg (18%) Iron 3.4mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 542mg 181%
Sodium 1077mg 45%
Potassium 206mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 535IU 11%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Calcium 177mg 18%
Iron 3.4mg 19%

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

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