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Tomato and Egg Stir-fry with Shrimp蝦仁炒番茄蛋

A classic Hong Kong-style stir-fry combining juicy tomatoes, fluffy eggs, and succulent shrimp in a light, aromatic sauce. The dish balances sweet, savory, and slightly acidic flavors with a wok's characteristic breath and heat.

  • 15 min
  • 2 servings
  • Level 1
  • Hong Kong
  • Shellfish
  • Easy
Tomato and Egg Stir-fry with Shrimp
01Ingredients
  • 200g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 whole Eggs
  • 400g Tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1tbsp Vegetable oil for cooking
  • 2tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 1tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 0.5tsp Sugar
  • 100ml Water or chicken stock
  • 0.5tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 stalks Spring onion, chopped
  • 1tsp Cornstarch mixed with water
Nutrition (per serving)312kcal
  • Protein32.5g
  • Carbs8.2g
  • Fat15.8g

Fiber 1.2 gSodium 892 mg

02Steps
  1. Beat eggs in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry shrimp until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add beaten eggs to the wok and scramble until cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add more oil if needed and stir-fry garlic until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
  5. Add tomatoes and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Return shrimp and eggs to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and water or stock.
  7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until flavors combine.
  8. Thicken the sauce by stirring in cornstarch mixture if desired. Add sesame oil and spring onion, toss well.
  9. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

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