Revuelto de Setas y Gambas (Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Prawns)

In Spanish cooking, a revuelto is a loose, softly scrambled egg dish often served as a tapa, starter or simple supper. Here, earthy mushrooms and sweet prawns give the eggs substance without making the dish heavy, while garlic, olive oil, parsley and a squeeze of lemon keep the flavours clean and savoury. The key character is its texture: the eggs should be creamy and just set, binding the mushrooms and prawns rather than forming a firm omelette. It is quick to make, best served straight from the pan, and well suited to crusty bread, a green salad or a spread of small plates.
Cuisine style Spanish tapas-style cooking
Flavor profile Savoury • Garlicky • Creamy
Techniques Sautéing • Soft scrambling
Key equipment Large frying pan • Spatula
Cooking style Minimal cleanup
Time commitment Under 30 minutes

Why this recipe works

  • Built-in savoury depth: Browning the mushrooms before adding the prawns concentrates their flavour and keeps the eggs from becoming watery.
  • Soft, creamy eggs: Lowering the heat before the eggs go in helps them set gently into tender curds rather than turning dry or rubbery.
  • Fast but considered: The ingredients cook in sequence in one pan, so the dish comes together quickly while still giving each element the right texture.

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Timing notes

  • Serve immediately: Revuelto is best eaten as soon as the eggs are softly set; they continue to firm up from residual heat after leaving the pan.
  • Have everything ready first: Chop the garlic, parsley and mushrooms before heating the pan, as the prawns and eggs cook quickly once added.

Texture tips

  • For creamier eggs: Keep the heat gentle once the eggs are added and stir constantly with a spatula, removing the pan while the eggs still look slightly loose.
  • Avoid watery mushrooms: Let the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to colour before adding garlic, prawns or eggs.

Ingredient notes

  • Choosing mushrooms: Wild or mixed mushrooms give the dish more character, but shiitake or good-quality cultivated mushrooms also work well.
  • Prawn texture matters: Add the prawns only after the mushrooms are cooked so they stay juicy and just opaque rather than overcooked.
  • Use lemon at the end: A little zest and a final squeeze of lemon lift the richness of the eggs without dominating the mushrooms and prawns.

Authenticity notes

  • Spanish home-style approach: A revuelto is closer to a loose, creamy scramble than a set omelette, with the eggs binding the ingredients rather than forming a firm shape.
  • Typical serving style: Serve it hot and simply, often with bread to catch the creamy eggs and garlicky olive oil.

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  1. Wipe the mushrooms clean and tear or slice any large ones. Finely chop the garlic and parsley. Finely grate a little lemon zest, then cut the lemon into wedges.
  2. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with the fine sea salt and black pepper until just combined. Keep the bowl close to the hob so you can add the eggs quickly when needed.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until their liquid has evaporated and they are lightly golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing, until just pink and opaque. Lower the heat to medium-low so the eggs cook gently.
  5. Pour in the eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a spatula, for 2 to 4 minutes until softly set and creamy. Take the pan off the heat while the eggs are still slightly loose, as they will continue to set. Stir through most of the parsley and a pinch of lemon zest, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve straight away, topped with the remaining parsley. Finish with a squeeze of lemon at the table.

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Tips

  • For the creamiest revuelto, keep the heat low once the eggs go in and stir constantly, taking the pan off the heat as soon as the curds are soft and glossy.
  • If your mushrooms are very wet, give them a few extra minutes in the pan before adding the garlic so they brown rather than steam.
  • If serving anyone who is pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised, cook the eggs until fully set and the prawns are piping hot throughout.

Substitutions

  • Replace Fresh parsley with Fresh basil for a different herb note.
  • Replace Lemon with Lime for a sharper, more aromatic finish.
  • Replace Mushrooms with Shiitake mushrooms for a deeper, more umami flavour.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 1 days
  • Best eaten straight away. If you have leftovers, cool quickly and refrigerate; reheat gently in a frying pan over a low heat until piping hot, stirring to avoid overcooking the eggs.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Total time: 20min (20min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Spanish
  • Allergens:
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Beginner friendly One pot Kid friendly

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