Steamed Egg with Shrimp
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Steamed Egg with Shrimp

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Steamed Egg with Shrimp

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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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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Filtered egg mixture.
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Peel and de-vein the prawns, and marinate them in salt and cooking wine for a while.
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Put two prawns into the egg mixture and steam over boiling water for 3 minutes on low heat.
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After 3 minutes, add the remaining prawns and continue steaming for 6 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped scallions, drizzle with sesame oil and a small amount of light soy sauce.
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The steamed eggs with prawns are ready, with a smooth and tender texture.

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