Prawn Omelets Recipe

Experience the exquisite flavors of China with this easy-to-follow recipe for delicious prawn omelets! These fluffy, savory omelets are packed with prawns, mushrooms, shallots, and celery, all tossed in a light and tangy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a delightful weekend brunch.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 242 kcal
Protein 49g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prawn Omelets

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup shelled prawns
  • 1/2 cup well-drained bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour
  • Chicken Stock Cubes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

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How to Make Prawn Omelets

  1. Whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl until lightly frothy.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Sauté the mushrooms for 1 minute until softened.
  3. Remove mushrooms from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.
  4. Add the shallots and celery to the pan and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the prawns and bean sprouts; cook for 1-2 minutes until prawns are pink and cooked through.
  6. Add the cooked mushrooms to the egg mixture.
  7. Pour the egg mixture into the pan, using a 1/2 cup measure to create four small omelets.
  8. Cook until the omelets are set on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Carefully loosen the edges of the omelets with a spatula.
  10. Flip the omelets and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. While the omelets are cooking, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornflour until smooth. Add the crumbled stock cube, sugar, and soy sauce.
  12. Stir the sauce over medium heat until it boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
  13. Stack the cooked omelets on a warm plate.
  14. Spoon the sauce generously over the stacked omelets and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

16g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Prawn Omelets?

Prawn Omelets takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Prawn Omelets?

Prawn Omelets has approximately 242 calories per serving, with about 49 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Prawn Omelets?

The key ingredients for Prawn Omelets are Eggs, Salt, Oil, Mushrooms, Shallots, Celery. See the full list with measurements above.

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