spicy shrimp fried rice
A flavorful and spicy shrimp fried rice recipe with egg and vegetables, perfect for a quick dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups leftover cooked brown rice
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large whole egg
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 5 medium scallions, chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Asian fish sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, season the shrimp with cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a hot wok, over medium-high heat, spray a little oil and cook the eggs. When cooked, remove from pan and set aside, about 1-2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to high. When hot, add the sesame oil and sauté onions, scallion whites, garlic, and hot pepper flakes for about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the seasoned shrimp and sauté until no longer translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add rice and leave in the skillet to brown the bottom, about 2-3 minutes. Stir, then add the eggs, soy sauce, and fish sauce, mixing well for about 2 minutes.
- Add the greens of the scallions and serve.
Notes
This spicy shrimp fried rice is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.