Chinese Shrimp Omelette
Chinese Shrimp Omelette is loaded with plump, juicy shrimp with fluffy eggs and aromatic scallions, that’s simple and satisfying. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—this super easy recipe brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen. Want the secret to getting the eggs fluffy?
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 150 gr shrimp peeled and deveined
- 5 eggs
- 2 stalks leeks
Seasonings for the shrimps
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp mushroom powder
- ½ tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oil
Slurry
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
Seasonings for the eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp mushroom powder
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse them thoroughly until the water runs clear. Drain the water. Pat dry the shrimps with kitchen towel. Place shrimp in a bowl and add seasonings. Stir well until all shrimp are thoroughly coated. Chill shrimp in the fridge for 30 minutes. Prepare cornstarch slurry (mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water until smooth). Crack eggs into a bowl and beat with a fork. Season with salt, pepper, then beat again. Add cornstarch slurry and mix well.
- Stir in minced leeks. Remove shrimp from fridge. Briefly blanch in warm water until slightly pink (about 30 seconds). Drain immediately.
- Fold shrimp into egg mixture and mix well. Heat oil in wok over medium heat. Pour in egg-shrimp mixture.
- As edges set, gently push cooked portions toward center, tilting wok to let uncooked egg flow underneath. Repeat until eggs are just set (about 5 minutes total), adding a drizzle of oil only if needed. Transfer to serving plate immediately. Garnish with fresh minced leeks. Serve hot.
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Notes
- If you use frozen shrimps, you only need to wash 1-2 times. For fresh shrimp, wash until it no longer feels slimy.
- Deveining the shrimp is a very important step you cannot skip. It gets rid away of impurities from the shrimp.
- Adding cornstarch to the egg mixture will make the egg silky and smooth. Do not add too much.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 704mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg