Best 8 Shrimp Eggs Foo Yung Recipes

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Shrimp Eggs Foo Yung is a delightful Chinese dish that combines flavorful shrimp with fluffy eggs and a variety of vegetables. This classic Cantonese dish is a favorite among many, and its preparation is relatively simple and straightforward. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and satisfying Shrimp Eggs Foo Yung that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG



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If you love Chinese food as much as I do, you'll appreciate this shrimp egg foo young that features all the flavor without all the fat and calories. The secret lies in using just the egg white instead of the whole egg. -Quimberley Rice, Decatur, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 patties (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
EGG FOO YOUNG:
8 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1 green onion, sliced
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
8 large egg whites
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Black and white sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the broth, oyster sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, saute shrimp, mushrooms, sprouts and onion in 1 tablespoon oil until shrimp turn pink and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and soy sauce. Stir in cooked shrimp mixture., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil. Drop shrimp mixture in batches by 1/3 cupfuls into oil. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds and additional green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 cups shredded cabbage
6 eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots
1/2 cup cooked small salad shrimp, or large dice medium cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons green onion tops, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pan and cook onions and cabbage over- medium high heat just until tender. Remove from heat, drain excess liquid, and reserve.
  • Whisk the eggs in a bowl and mix in soy sauce, spices, drained cabbage mixture, and bamboo shoots.
  • Using a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and heat. Ladle about 4 ounces of the cabbage mixture into the hot pan, as you would for pancakes, and sprinkle the small shrimp evenly on top of each. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until edges start to brown and when jiggled, it slides in the pan. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through. Garnish with scallions.

SKILLET SHRIMP AND MUSHROOM EGG FOO YONG



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Egg Foo Yong is typically deep-fried, but this version opts for cooking the mushroom and shrimp-studded omelette in a skillet.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large eggs
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 8-ounce package sliced white mushrooms
5 teaspoons soy sauce
1 cup sugar snap peas (about 4 ounces), trimmed and sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced peeled ginger (from a 1/2-inch piece)
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
6 ounces cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Whisk the eggs in a bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Transfer to the bowl with the eggs using a slotted spoon.
  • Add the snap peas, ginger and half of the scallions to the skillet; stir-fry until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and 2 teaspoons soy sauce; cook 1 minute. Add to the bowl with the eggs.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup water, the broth, cornstarch and the remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Wipe out the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and the remaining scallions; stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the broth mixture, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer, whisking, until thick, 2 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil. Transfer to a bowl and cover.
  • Wipe out the skillet. Increase the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil and the egg mixture; cook, undisturbed, 5 minutes. Broil until set, 5 minutes. Serve with the rice and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calorie, Fat 44 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 1168 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams

SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG



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A recipe making egg foo young patties and a delicious sauce to put on top. This is a very special recipe acquired when I worked at a Chinese restaurant to pay for my red '66 VW bug when in high school! The recipe card is tattered and spotted now, but the dish is the best egg foo young I have ever had. Hope you enjoy it too! To serve, place egg patty over steamed rice and put the sauce on top.

Provided by Karen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
8 ounces fresh bean sprouts
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup cooked small shrimp
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Beat together the eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, shrimp, and garlic powder in a bowl until well-combined. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and scoop about 1/2 cup of the egg mixture into the skillet to make a patty. Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, and repeat with the remaining egg mixture. Set the patties aside.
  • Whisk together the chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 248.4 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 597.8 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

SHRIMP EGG FOO YONG (LOW CARB AND LOW FAT)



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You will never know that this is low carb and low fat. It is just as good and even better than any other recipe.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 27m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
2 cups cabbage (shredded)
6 eggs
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup bean sprouts (pressed down firmly in cup)
1 cup cooked small shrimp (or large dice medium)

Steps:

  • Place 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet, and cook onions and cabbage over medium-high heat until tender.
  • Remove from heat and drain off excess liquid and set the onions and cabbage to the side.
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl and mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, spices, onion and cabbage mixture, and sprouts.
  • Using a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Ladle about 4 ounces of the mixture into the hot pan, as you would for pancakes, and sprinkle the shrimp evenly on top of each.
  • Cook for about 3 minutes, or until edges begin to brown, and when jiggled, they slide in the pan.
  • Flip them over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through.
  • NOTE: If the Egg Foo Young becomes brown too quickly, finish it by baking in a preheated 350 degree oven for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.1, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 558, Sodium 1023.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6, Protein 22.6

EGG FOO YOUNG



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This is an easy recipe to make at home. Green onion, celery, bean sprouts and shrimp sauteed in soy sauce and combined with egg.

Provided by sal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 cup bean sprouts
¼ teaspoon cornstarch
½ pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
8 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil and lightly fry the onions, celery and sprouts. Stir in cornstarch and add shrimp, soy sauce and salt. Stir until well blended. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
  • Return the pan to the heat, and add the beaten eggs. Fry the eggs while stirring gently. Return the vegetable and shrimp mixture to the pan while the eggs are still liquid. Finish frying until eggs are fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 461.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1312.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

EGG FOO YUNG



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 bunch scallions
8 large eggs
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms (preferably shiitake)
1 cup fresh bean sprouts (3 ounces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 ounces peeled cooked shrimp, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together broth, oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Chop scallions, separating white parts and greens.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl with sesame oil and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.
  • Cook white scallion, mushrooms, sprouts, and 1/4 tsp salt in vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until any liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and half of scallion greens, then pour in eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are just cooked but still slightly loose. Cover skillet and cook until eggs are just set, about 3 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with remaining scallion greens. Serve sauce on the side.

SHRIMP AND CRAB EGG FOO YONG



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This is a very simple dish similar to making a omelet. The difference is in the sauce. The crab and shrimp can be substituted with other vegetables, grilled tofu, cooked chicken or grilled fish, just use your imagination. When using hard vegetables such as root vegetables, blanch them slightly in hot salted water first. Egg Foo Yong is best served with a fresh fruit salad.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs, well beaten
4 ounces medium shrimp, cooked
2 ounces crabmeat
1 medium zucchini, julienned
1 cup bean sprouts
1 green onion, chopped
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
1 teaspoon water
1 pinch white pepper
2 drops sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix in salt and pepper into beaten eggs, then add the shrimp, crab and vegetables, mix well.
  • Heat oil in a flat grill or sauté pan over medium heat until hot.
  • Add egg mixture into the pan and cook until the edges turn slightly brown.
  • Flip over the egg foo yong and cook until bottom is slightly brown.
  • In the meantime, in a small saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat until simmering, add the cornstarch mixture to thicken until texture can coat the spoon.
  • Turn off heat and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour sauce over the egg foo yong and serve at once.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give your Eggs Foo Yung a better flavor and texture.
  • Chop the shrimp finely: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to your dish.
  • Don't overcook the eggs: Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery.
  • Serve with a dipping sauce: A dipping sauce will add extra flavor to your Eggs Foo Yung.

Conclusion:

Shrimp Eggs Foo Yung is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. With its combination of shrimp, eggs, and vegetables, it is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. The addition of a dipping sauce adds an extra layer of flavor and makes it a perfect dish for any occasion.

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