I’ve been making Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry since I was a little kid. Everyone always tells me it’s the fluffiest and tastiest eggs they have ever tried. You only need a few simple ingredients and 7 minutes of your time!
Shrimp & Egg Stir-Fry Recipe
Serves: 2 to 4
Prep time: 4 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
For the shrimp:
½ pound large shrimp, deveined
Pinch of salt
Pinch of white pepper
½ teaspoon cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons water
1 tablespoon oil
For the eggs:
6 large eggs
Pinch of salt
Pinch of white pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons scallions
2 tablespoons oil
Shrimp & Egg Stir-Fry Instructions
To marinate the shrimp:
- In a mixing bowl, add the deveined shrimp. Marinate the shrimp with salt, white pepper, and cornstarch slurry (½ teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 ½ teaspoons of water). Mix well.
To combine the egg mixture:
- In another bowl, crack the eggs. Then add the salt, white pepper, and cornstarch slurry. (Cornstarch slurry is the secret to making the eggs super soft, fluffy, and silky.) Whisk. Followed by the scallions. Combine the egg mixture together.
To stir fry :
- In a pan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the seasoned shrimp inside and stir-fry until pink for about 1 minute. Remove the shrimp and incorporate them to the egg mixture.
- In the pan over medium heat, add about 2 tablespoons of oil (a little extra oil helps to achieve fluffier eggs). Pour the egg mixture into the pan, and as soon as the sides begin to set, gently stir the eggs from side to side without flipping them.
To serve:
- Remove them from the heat while the eggs are still slightly runny. (The residual heat will continue to cook them, ensuring a fluffy and silky texture. If you overcook them in the pan, they’ll turn out rubbery when served.)
- Slide the fluffy scrambled eggs onto a plate and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
