Chinese-Style Shrimp and Tomato Omelette

Chinese-Style Shrimp and Tomato Omelette is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 14 min | Total: 34 min

Cost: $4.79 total, $2.39 per serving

Ingredients

  • 6 pieces Eggs (fresh, medium size)
  • 200 g Raw peeled shrimp (medium size, peeled)
  • 2 pieces Tomatoes (medium, quartered)
  • 2 stalks Scallion (white and green parts, sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (light type, gluten‑free if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine, can be replaced with dry white wine)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar (white)
  • 1.5 teaspoon Potato starch (to thicken the sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons Cooking oil (sunflower) (neutral oil)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables and shrimp

    Wash and slice the scallion stalks into thin rounds. Cut each tomato in half, then each quarter into dice. Peel the shrimp, cut them lengthwise in half, remove the digestive tract and split them into two or three pieces depending on size.

    Time: PT7M

  2. Season the shrimp and beat the eggs

    Transfer the shrimp to a bowl, add a pinch of salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine and 1 teaspoon potato starch. Mix until the shrimp are well coated. In another bowl, crack 3 eggs, lightly salt and beat gently.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Cook the shrimp omelette

    Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté 2‑3 minutes until they turn pink. Pour in the beaten eggs, sprinkle with a generous pinch of scallion rounds, let set for 1 minute while stirring lightly to achieve a slightly runny texture.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: Moyen

  4. Plate the shrimp omelette

    Slide the omelette gently onto a plate, sprinkle with a few extra scallion rounds for garnish.

    Time: PT1M

  5. Prepare the tomato omelette – scramble the eggs

    In the same pan, add 1 additional tablespoon oil, heat over medium and pour the remaining 3 beaten eggs. Roughly scramble without fully cooking, then set the eggs aside in a bowl.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: Moyen

  6. Sauté the tomatoes

    Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, sauté the tomato dice for 1 minute. Add 5 cl water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, a pinch of pepper and let simmer for 1 minute.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Moyen

  7. Thicken the sauce and incorporate the eggs

    Mix ½ teaspoon potato starch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Pour this mixture into the pan, stir until thickened (about 30 s). Add the reserved scrambled eggs, stir quickly to coat them with the sauce.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: Moyen

  8. Plate the tomato omelette

    Transfer the tomato omelette onto a plate, sprinkle with scallion rounds for the finishing touch.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
500
Protein
38 g
Carbohydrates
15 g
Fat
35 g
Fiber
1.5 g

Dietary info: gluten‑free (if using gluten‑free soy sauce), dairy‑free, nut‑free, low-carb, high-protein

Allergens: eggs, shellfish, soy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Chinese-Style Shrimp and Tomato Omelette

Recipe by THE YELLOW RICE

Two light omelettes inspired by Chinese cuisine: one with sautéed shrimp and one with lightly sweetened tomatoes. Quick, simple and perfect for a light meal with rice or a small salad.

EasyChineseServes 2

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Source Video
14m
Prep
10m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
34m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.79
Total cost
$2.39
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Season the shrimp properly with salt, pepper, Shaoxing wine and starch.
  • Do not overcook the eggs to keep a fluffy texture.
  • Thicken the sauce with the right proportion of starch and water to avoid lumps.

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of hot oil splatters.
  • Handle raw shrimp with clean hands and cook them thoroughly.

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