Shrimp Egg Foo Young

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This egg foo young recipe includes a delicious sauce to put on top of the patties. This is a very special recipe acquired when I worked at a Chinese restaurant to pay for my red 1966 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. To serve, place egg patty over steamed rice and put the sauce on top.

overhead angle looking down at shrimp egg foo young, topped with chopped green onions
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 patties

This egg foo young recipe is light, airy, and full of flavor. The thick Chinese sauce, made with Chinese cooking wine and soy sauce, is the perfect finishing touch. 

What Is Egg Foo Young? 

Egg foo young is a Chinese fried egg omelet drizzled with a savory, soy sauce-based gravy. It usually features bean sprouts, green onions, and some sort of protein (in this case, shrimp).

How to Make Egg Foo Young

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade shrimp egg foo young: 

  1. Mix the sprouts, shrimp, eggs, green onions, and garlic powder together. 
  2. Heat oil in a skillet, form patties, and fry on both sides until golden brown. 
  3. Make the sauce on the stove, then simmer until thick.
  4. Spoon the sauce over the patties to serve. 

Cook’s Note

You can substitute cooked chicken or pork for the shrimp.

How to Store Egg Foo Young

Store your leftover egg foo young in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat on the stove or in the oven (not in the microwave!) for the best results. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise 

“Very good,” says BethK. “The sauce was excellent. I've made these several times now, and have varied the vegetables I've put in — and they've all come out very good.”

“Excellent recipe,” raves SColson782. “I used another Allrecipes recipe (Easy Asian Dipping Sauce) with it with excellent results!”

“I've made this dish several times now and I absolutely love it,” mgemisis. “I mean I crave it! It's so simple to make and my husband loves it as much as I do.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 8 ounces fresh bean sprouts

  • 1 cup cooked small shrimp

  • 4 large eggs

  • cup thinly sliced green onions

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 3 cups chicken broth

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine, sherry, or apple cider vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

  1. Mix bean sprouts, shrimp, eggs, green onions, and garlic powder together in a large bowl until well combined.

    Overhead shot of mixing bowl with ingredients for shrimp egg foo young

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add about 1/2 cup of egg mixture into the skillet to make a patty. Repeat to add more patties to the skillet. Working in batches, fry patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

    High angle shot of cooked shrimp egg foo young patties

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk chicken broth, cornstarch, sugar, cooking wine, and soy sauce together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

    Overhead shot of a pan with sauce for shrimp egg foo young

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

  4. Spoon sauce over patties.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227 Calories
12g Fat
15g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 248mg 83%
Sodium 598mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 15g 31%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 252mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.