Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsNice Food (Chinese Takeout Restaurant)Shrimp Egg Foo Young Recipe

Shrimp Egg Foo Young Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a large bowl, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix the Batter

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Fold in the bean sprouts, green onions, and diced mushrooms into the egg mixture. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Combine Shrimp with Batter

    Gently fold the marinated shrimp into the batter until they are coated evenly.

  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  6. 6

    Cook the Egg Foo Young

    Pour a ladleful of the shrimp and vegetable mixture into the hot skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and the eggs are set.

  7. 7

    Repeat Cooking Process

    Continue to cook additional portions of the mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary, until all the batter is used.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the shrimp egg foo young hot, garnished with additional green onions or soy sauce if desired.

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