Description
This Shrimp and Egg Stir-Fry is a quick and nutritious meal that combines tender shrimp, creamy scrambled eggs, and aromatic garlic. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful but don’t have much time to cook. A simple yet satisfying dish, the stir-fry comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the same pan and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Scramble the eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are set but still slightly soft.
- Combine shrimp and eggs: Add the cooked shrimp back into the pan and stir to combine with the eggs.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor: Add a dash of soy sauce or oyster sauce to the eggs while cooking.
- Vegetable options: Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or peas for extra nutrition and color.
- Make it spicy: For a little heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 155mg