Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry (10 Minutes ONLY!)

This 10-minute dinner is one of the first dishes I learned to make when I moved away from home.

When I think of a dish that reminds me of home, I think of Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry. Easy, simple, healthy, and delicious. I make this at least once a week because all you need is a few simple ingredients, and you got a delicious meal ready to go.

Pair this with a side of Taiwanese refreshing cucumber salad and also a big bowl of hot rice, and this is a classic homemade Taiwanese dinner for you! 

Every household has its version of Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry that makes it delicious and comforting.

Some people like it with silky egg gravy and others like the eggs to be more scrambled. I like a version that’s in between both runny and scrambled. I’ll be honest, to get the restaurant-style “silky” egg texture, you need A LOT of oil.

Traditionally lard is added to the eggs to give them even more softness. The more fat you add, the more soft and silky the egg will be. Since I know most people don’t have lard at home, my healthy homemade version is also SUPER delicious! 

I make Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry at least once a week, and that’s because it is not only easy, all the ingredients are also accessible.

All you need is Eggs, Shrimp, Green Onion, Salt, White Pepper, and Corn Starch. Whenever shrimp is on sale, I always grab it in bulk since they last a while in the freezer and super convenient when you need to whip up a quick dinner. Every time I make Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry, it is a crowd-pleaser since it is fluffy, savory, and comforting. 

Here are some easy dishes that are also EASY, FAST (less than 20 minutes), and super delicious that pairs perfectly with Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry: 

• Restaurant Styled 20 Minutes Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
• Two Types of Asian Cucumber Salad (Spicy Garlic, Sweet and Sour)
• Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce (20 Minutes or Less!)
• The BEST Black Pepper Beef and Broccoli (Tender Beef)

Ingredients 

• 300g of Prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 6 Eggs 
• 1.5 tbsp of Corn Starch 
• 1.5 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine (optional) 
• 1 tsp of White Pepper 
• 1 tsp of Salt 
• 2 Stalks of Green Onion (chopped) 
• Salt & Pepper to Season ( Eggs) 
• 2 tbsp of Cold Water 

1. In a bowl, add in prawns, 1.5 tbsp of corn starch, 1 tsp of white pepper, 1 tsp of salt, and 1.5 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine. Mix and set it aside when you prepare the eggs. 
2. In a separate bowl, add 6 eggs, salt and pepper to season, 2 tbsp of cold water, and green onion. Mix to beat the eggs. 
3. In a pan, add in oil (around 2 tbsp), and turn the heat up medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is pink and 90% cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside. 
4. In the same pan, add another 2 tbsp of oil (optional), and pour in the eggs. Let the egg sit for around 20 seconds or until the edges are slightly cooked. PULL IN THE EGGS, don’t scramble it, and let it sit for another 10 seconds. Repeat this process 2-3 times. 
5. Add back in the shrimp and keep pulling in the sides and folding the egg rather than scrambling the eggs until the eggs are fully cooked. This process will take around 1-2 minutes. 
6. Make sure not to overcook the eggs, as the egg will continue to cook even when you remove it. 

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Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry

This 10-minute dinner is one of the first dishes I learned to make when I moved away from home. When I think of a dish that reminds me of home, I think of Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry. Easy, simple, healthy, and delicious. I make this at least once a week because all you need is a few simple ingredients, and you got a delicious meal ready to go. Pair this with a side of Taiwanese refreshing cucumber salad and also a big bowl of hot rice, and this is a classic homemade Taiwanese dinner for you!

Prep Time5 mins

Active Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipes, Chinese Food, Easy, Easy Recipes, One Pot Dinner, QUICK RECIPES, Taiwanese Food

Yield: 4 People

Materials

• 300 g of Prawns peeled and deveined
• 6 Eggs
• 1.5 tbsp of Corn Starch
• 1.5 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine optional
• 1 tsp of White Pepper
• 1 tsp of Salt
• 2 Stalks of Green Onion chopped
• Salt & Pepper to Season Eggs
• 2 tbsp of Cold Water

Instructions

• In a bowl, add in prawns, 1.5 tbsp of corn starch, 1 tsp of white pepper, 1 tsp of salt, and 1.5 tbsp of Chinese Cooking Wine. Mix and set it aside when you prepare the eggs.
• In a separate bowl, add 6 eggs, salt and pepper to season, 2 tbsp of cold water, and green onion. Mix to beat the eggs.
• In a pan, add in oil (around 2 tbsp), and turn the heat up medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is pink and 90% cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
• In the same pan, add another 2 tbsp of oil (optional), and pour in the eggs. Let the egg sit for around 20 seconds or until the edges are slightly cooked. PULL IN THE EGGS, don’t scramble it, and let it sit for another 10 seconds. Repeat this process 2-3 times.
• Add back in the shrimp and keep pulling in the sides and folding the egg rather than scrambling the eggs until the eggs are fully cooked. This process will take around 1-2 minutes.
• Make sure not to overcook the eggs, as the egg will continue to cook even when you remove it.

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Notes

Here are some easy dishes that are also EASY, FAST (less than 20 minutes), and super delicious that pairs perfectly with Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry:

• Restaurant Styled 20 Minutes Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
• Two Types of Asian Cucumber Salad (Spicy Garlic, Sweet and Sour)
• Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce (20 Minutes or Less!)
• The BEST Black Pepper Beef and Broccoli (Tender Beef)