Authentic Shrimp Egg Foo Young
A delightful blend of shrimp and vegetables in fluffy, golden patties, topped with rich brown gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Eggs
- Bean sprouts
- Green onions
- Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots)
- Soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil (for frying)
- Brown gravy (for topping)
- Steamed rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the shrimp, bean sprouts, green onions, and other vegetables.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until hot.
- Pour a ladleful of the egg mixture into the pan, forming patties.
- Flip the patties to cook until golden and set.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm in a low oven.
- Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
- Serve hot, topped with brown gravy, over steamed rice.
Notes
Ensure your oil is hot enough before adding the patties to avoid them absorbing too much oil. For a lighter version, use egg whites instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg