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Cantonese Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry

Shrimp with scrambled eggs is a classic Cantonese dish—simple to prepare, vibrant in color, and rich in nutrients. Its savory flavor delivers calcium, while tender shrimp and silky eggs provide high-quality protein that's easy to digest, making it an ideal choice for children to enjoy often.

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Cantonese Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry

Ingredients

shrimp 12 pieces
eggs 3 pieces
scallion 1 piece
cornstarch 2 spoons

Instructions

1

Step 1

Prepare the main ingredients: 12 shrimp, 3 eggs, 1 scallion.

2

Step 2

Add white pepper, 1 gram of salt, a little cooking wine, and 1 spoon of cornstarch to the shrimp.

3

Step 3

Mix well, then add 1 spoon of cooking oil and marinate for 15 minutes.

4

Step 4

Mix cornstarch with 2-3 spoons of water until dissolved, crack the eggs into a bowl.

5

Step 5

Pour the cornstarch into the eggs, add a little salt and beat, chop the green part of the scallion.

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Step 6

Add appropriate amount of oil to the pan, put in the shrimp and fry until cooked.

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Step 7

Flip when one side changes color (use a bit more oil, as no additional oil will be added when pouring the eggs).

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Step 8

Pour in the egg mixture (use medium heat).

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Step 9

Stir the egg mixture with a spatula, turn off the heat and serve once set.

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Step 10

Place on a plate, sprinkle with chopped scallion for garnish and flavor.

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Step 11

The shrimp are fragrant and the eggs are tender, the texture is great, completely different from ordinary shrimp and egg stir-fry, worth trying.