Cantonese Silky Scrambled Eggs u0026amp; Shrimp
Cantonese silky scrambled eggs & shrimp features tender shrimp and creamy scrambled eggs, cooked to perfection.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 100 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water
- 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- 1
Beat the eggs in a bowl, then mix in chicken powder, white pepper powder, and a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water). Chop the green part of the green onion and stir it into the egg mixture.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture for more aromatic stir-frying. Butterfly the shrimp along the back to enhance presentation and ensure even cooking. Season the shrimp with salt, white pepper, and cornstarch.
- 3
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and the white part of the green onion, then stir-fry until the shrimp are just cooked through. Remove the shrimp and mix them into the beaten egg mixture.
- 4
Increase the pan to high heat and add more oil if necessary. Pour the egg and shrimp mixture into the pan. Let it sit for 5 seconds, then gently use a spatula to push the eggs from the edges toward the centre, allowing the raw egg to flow into the spaces and cook.
- 5
Cook until the eggs reach your desired consistency (soft and silky is ideal).
- 6
Remove from the pan and serve immediately over steamed rice.