Vietnamese shrimp omelette, or Trứng Chiên Tôm , is a simple but flavorful dish that reflects the light and balanced flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Easy to prepare, it is often served with rice and makes a quick and delicious meal.

Vietnamese omelette with shrimp (Vietnam)

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Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 5 mins Total time 10 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 2

Author: Gluten Escape

Preparation

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 eggs

• 8 peeled raw shrimp

• 2 tbsp finely chopped chives

• 1 Tbsp fish sauce

• ¹ ⁄ ₄ tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or coconut oil for more flavor)

Preparation

1. Prepare the shrimp:
2. Shell and devein the shrimp if you haven't already done so. Cut them into small pieces.
3. Mix the ingredients:
4. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and beat them. Add the chopped shrimp, chives, fish sauce, and black pepper. Mix everything well so that the ingredients are well distributed.
5. Cooking :
6. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, pour the egg and shrimp mixture into the pan.
7. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is nicely browned, then flip the omelette (or fold if that's easier). Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.
8. Serve :
9. Once the omelette is cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a plate. Serve with white rice and possibly a spicy sauce or a little fish sauce on the side.
10. Advice :
11. For added flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in a little ginger or garlic before adding them to the eggs.

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