Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe featuring seasoned shrimp, sautéed aromatics, and fluffy eggs, combined with brown rice for a healthy and satisfying meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Fresh black pepper (to taste)
Eggs
- 2 large egg whites (beaten)
- 1 large whole egg (beaten)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (diced)
- 5 medium scallions (chopped, whites and greens separated)
Other Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover cooked brown rice
- Oil spray
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce (or more soy sauce)
Instructions
- Season Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and fresh black pepper. Mix well to coat all the shrimp evenly with the spices.
- Cook Eggs: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Cook the beaten egg whites first, stirring until set, then remove from the pan. Repeat the process with the beaten whole egg. Set both aside for later.
- Sauté Aromatics: Increase heat to high. Add sesame oil to the wok, then sauté the chopped onion, scallion whites, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the seasoned shrimp to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Add Rice: Add the leftover cooked brown rice to the wok, allowing the bottom to brown slightly for 2-3 minutes to add texture and flavor.
- Mix Eggs and Sauces: Stir in the cooked eggs, soy sauce, and Asian fish sauce into the rice and shrimp mixture. Mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes to combine flavors evenly.
- Serve: Finally, stir in the scallion greens and immediately serve the spicy shrimp fried rice hot.
Notes
- Using leftover rice helps achieve the best texture as fresh rice can be too sticky for fried rice recipes.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free version, choose gluten-free soy sauce.
- Peeling and deveining shrimp beforehand saves time during cooking.
- Cooking eggs separately helps keep them fluffy and prevents overcooking in the final dish.
