Best 5 Shrimp Egg Foo Young Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Shrimp Egg Foo Young, a classic Cantonese dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy exterior and fluffy interior. This iconic dish features succulent shrimp, enveloped in a velvety egg batter, and cooked to perfection. Accompanied by a delectable brown sauce, Shrimp Egg Foo Young offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Our collection of recipes provides a culinary journey through various renditions of this beloved dish, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From traditional techniques to innovative twists, these recipes cater to diverse preferences, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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 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.

EGG FOO YOUNG WITH SHRIMP



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I got this recipe off of cooks.com a few years back. It is so easy to make and taste delicious. You can adjust the amounts of all the ingredients to your own liking.

Provided by Catnip46

Categories     Weeknight

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (8 ounce) packages small cooked shrimp
1 stalk celery, slivered
0.5 (16 ounce) bag Chinese vegetables
3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, slivered
1/3 cup mushroom, sliced
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup corn oil
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 bouillon cubes

Steps:

  • Mix shrimp, vegetables and mushrooms.
  • Beat eggs and salt until fluffy.
  • Combine with shrimp mixture.
  • Heat oil in a skillet.
  • Pour 1/4 cup foo young mix into hot oil for each omelet. Cook over medium heat until brown on bottom and turn to brown other side.
  • Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Serve with sauce and rice.
  • FOO YOUNG SAUCE.
  • Boil 1 1/2 cups water with 3 TB cornstarch in a small saucepan.
  • Add 1 TB soy sauce and 3 bouillon cubes.
  • Cook over low heat stirring constantly until cubes are dissolved and sauce is clear and thickened.

SHRIMP AND MUSHROOM EGG FOO YOUNG- (BETTER THAN TAKE-OUT)



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I love Chinese take-out, and frequently try different recipes to make at home. Never quite making the grade usually. I have to say I fiddled with this one and I don't think I'll be ordering any more "egg foo young" from our local chinese joint. Don't be surprised on how good this is! It's my recipe but the ideas came from a cooking website speciallizing in Asian cuisine. If you have clam juice, or seafood stock or shrimp stock use it, chicken stock will do, and water if you have none. It will make a difference on the result in the taste of your "chinese omelets'." I have yet to master the gravy part the take-out kind, but I never eat it anyway. So I didn't include one here. If you like you can make your own gravy or use a store bought variety. But I don't think you will miss it much. Your option. I'm by no means biased against gravy.

Provided by heartshapedpan

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 omelettes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 jumbo eggs
1/2 cup shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped
1/2 cup mixed mushrooms, chopped fine
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
1 cup mung bean sprouts, fresh
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup shrimp stock
8 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Crack all eggs into a bowl and beat until foamy. Add 1 teaspoons salt, and shrimp stock. Beat well again.
  • Chop shrimps, mushrooms, and green onions. Place each in their own little bowls.
  • In a 6 inch non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoons vegetable oil until it shimmers. Add a small handful of mushrooms and green onions. Fry briefly stirring continually.
  • Add 1/4 of egg mixture to pan on top of mushrooms, and onions. Dribble a little of the soy sauce, and salt into egg mixture now and sprinkle a small handful of shrimps, then bean sprouts on top.
  • Do not stir. Let cook until egg starts to brown nicley along edges of omlette.
  • Using a large spatula flip over and pour 1 tablespoons vegetable oil around sides of pan. Swirling pan so eggs don't stick.
  • When eggs are completely cooked, remove and serve immediatley.
  • Repeat making these omelettes until all ingredients have been used.
  • Should make about 4 Egg Foo Youngs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.7, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 412.2, Sodium 1744.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 20.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresher shrimp will give your Egg Foo Young a better flavor and texture.
  • Chop the shrimp finely: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to your dish. Some good choices include bean sprouts, carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Don't overcook the eggs: Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery. Cook them until they are just set, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve immediately: Egg Foo Young is best served hot and fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can cook it and then reheat it in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

Egg Foo Young is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.

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