Easy 10-min. Chinese Shrimp Omelette
A silky-smooth omelette with succulent shrimp and scallions. This easy Chinese shrimp omelette recipe uses minimal ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes! A tasty main or side dish that's family-friendly, better than takeout, and great for busy weeknights.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup green onion (or onions/shallots, finely chopped)
- 2 tsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (or sesame seeds)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, beat eggs, green onions, regular soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth and combined, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Then heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat. Fry the shrimp until slightly pink and slightly curled, about 75% cooked. Do not overcook.
- 3
Reduce to low heat. Mix the egg mixture again before pouring it into the pan and let the eggs set in the pan, about 30-60 seconds.
- 4
Then slowly scramble the eggs with the shrimp until the eggs are shiny, moist, and cooked through. Or you can continue cooking until the omelette is golden brown for extra flavor. Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!