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Steamed Egg with Shrimp
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15 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings

About This Recipe
Indulge in the delicate flavors of Steamed Eggs with Prawns, a silky-smooth dish that’s both nutritious and effortless to prepare. This recipe combines velvety beaten eggs with succulent prawns, steamed to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The key lies in the 1:1 ratio of eggs to water, creating an ultra-tender custard-like consistency. Fresh prawns are marinated in salt and cooking wine for a savory depth, then layered into the egg mixture for a two-stage steaming process—ensuring flawless doneness. Finished with a drizzle of fragrant sesame oil, a touch of light soy sauce, and fresh scallions, each bite is a harmony of subtle sweetness and umami richness. Perfect as a light meal or elegant appetizer, this dish promises restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Try it for a luxuriously smooth, protein-packed delight that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
15m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- eggs 2 large (approx. 100g)
- prawns 4 medium (approx. 60g)
- water 100ml
The aromatics
- scallions 1 small (approx. 10g)
The sauce & seasonings
- sesame oil 1 tsp (5ml)
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Mix eggs with cold water and a small amount of salt. The ratio of eggs to water is 1:1. Beat the mixture and filter it.
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Step 3
Filtered egg mixture.
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Step 4
Peel and de-vein the prawns, and marinate them in salt and cooking wine for a while.
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Step 5
Put two prawns into the egg mixture and steam over boiling water for 3 minutes on low heat.
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Step 6
After 3 minutes, add the remaining prawns and continue steaming for 6 minutes.
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Step 7
Garnish with chopped scallions, drizzle with sesame oil and a small amount of light soy sauce.
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Step 8
The steamed eggs with prawns are ready, with a smooth and tender texture.
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