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Cantonese Style Scrambled Eggs with Shrimp

Cultural Context

Originating from the Guangdong province of China, Cantonese scrambled eggs with shrimp is a beloved dish known for its delicate flavors and velvety texture. Traditionally served as a quick meal, it highlights the freshness of seafood and the simplicity of eggs, showcasing the Cantonese culinary philosophy of elevating quality ingredients. Today, this dish has gained popularity beyond China, often appearing in Chinese restaurants worldwide, where it is enjoyed for its comforting taste and ease of preparation.

CantoneseCNmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
5-6 Shrimps (cleaned)
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Cooking Wine
Salt (as required)
5 Eggs
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Cooking Wine
Salt (as required)
1 tsp Oil
2 tbsp Cold Water
1 tbsp Spring Onion Greens (chopped)
2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Oil
Spring Onion Greens

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

1

Marinate the shrimps with 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cooking wine, and salt as required.

2

In a bowl, whisk together 5 eggs, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cooking wine, salt as required, 1 tsp oil, and 2 tbsp cold water until well combined.

3

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

4

Add the marinated shrimps to the skillet and cook until they turn pink, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

5

In the same skillet, pour in the whisked eggs and let them sit for a few seconds.

6

Gently stir the eggs with a spatula, allowing them to cook evenly.

7

Add the cooked shrimps back into the skillet with the eggs.

8

Sprinkle in 1 tbsp chopped spring onion greens.

9

Continue to stir gently until eggs are softly set, then remove from heat and garnish with additional spring onion greens.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

non-stick skilletmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishegg

Also Known As

Shrimp Scrambled EggsCantonese Shrimp Eggs

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