Kicked-Up Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Kicked-Up Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup peanut oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 2 teaspoons grated ginger; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup minced yellow onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped smoked tasso; 24 shrimp, (21 to 25 count), peeled and deveined, each cut into 2 pieces, seasoned with 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, recipe follows; 8 cups cooked white rice; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 eggs, scrambled firm, cooled and chopped up; 1 pound jumbo lump crab, picked of shells; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1/3 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup minced yellow onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped smoked tasso
24 shrimp, (21 to 25 count), peeled and deveined, each cut into 2 pieces, seasoned with 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, recipe follows
8 cups cooked white rice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon black pepper
3 eggs, scrambled firm, cooled and chopped up
1 pound jumbo lump crab, picked of shells
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Heat a large wok or large non-stick skillet to high heat.
2
Add peanut and sesame oil.
3
Immediately add garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons of the green onions, and red pepper flake, stirring continuously so it does not burn.
4
Add onion, carrot, tasso and shrimp and continue to stir-fry.
5
When shrimp begin to turn pink, after about 30 seconds, add the rice and mix thoroughly.
6
Add the soy sauce, sugar and black pepper and mix well.
7
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Gently fold in the crabmeat and the cooked egg and allow to heat through.
9
Garnish with remaining green onion.
10
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

2299

kcal

Calories

Fat

322

Carbs

189

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup peanut oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, and more.

Yes, Kicked-Up Fried Rice falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kicked-Up Fried Rice

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