Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups brown rice cooked; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 egg whites, scrambled; 1 whole egg, scrambled; 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 gloves garlic, diced; 5 scallions, chopped, whites and greens separated; oil spray; 1 tbsp sesame oil with cayenne pepper; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste); 4 tsp soy sauce (or more to taste); 1 tsp asian fish sauce; salt and fresh pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups brown rice cooked
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 egg whites, scrambled
1 whole egg, scrambled
1/2 onion, chopped
2 gloves garlic, diced
5 scallions, chopped, whites and greens separated
oil spray
1 tbsp sesame oil with cayenne pepper
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
4 tsp soy sauce (or more to taste)
1 tsp asian fish sauce
salt and fresh pepper

1
In a bowl, season shrimp with cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
2
Scramble eggs with a drop of water and season with salt and pepper. In a hot wok, spray a little oil and cook the eggs. When cooked, remove from pan and set aside.
3
Let the wok get really hot. Add sesame oil and saute onions, scallion whites, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and saute until no longer translucent. Add rice and cooked egg along with soy sauce and fish sauce, mixing well for about 2 minutes. Add greens of the scallions and serve
4
Cool, and package in zip lock bags for heating in Microwave
5
2 servings each.
6
Reheating:
7
Place containers in refrigerator the day before serving. Heat in Microwave at 60% power until heated through. Check at three minutes. Stir to distribute heat evenly.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups brown rice cooked, 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 egg whites, scrambled, 1 whole egg, scrambled, and more.

Yes, Spicy Shrimp 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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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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