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Shrimp Fried Rice chef Kolby Kash

Shrimp Fried Rice

This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines succulent shrimp, savory vegetables, and fluffy rice. With the perfect balance of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, each bite is a harmonious blend of savory goodness. This versatile dish is great for a quick weeknight meal or a delicious addition to your Asian-inspired feas
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked rice preferably cold and leftover
  • 1 lb medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables peas, carrots, bean sprouts, and chopped green onions
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp grape seed oil divided
  • 1 tbsp Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • green onion for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.Add shrimp, and season with Bayou City All Purpose. Cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same wok, add more oil if needed.Pour beaten eggs, scramble until just cooked. (You can remove the eggs and set aside if you think you might overcook, but I just lower the heat)
  3. Add remaining oil to the wok.Sauté garlic and onion for 2 minutes.Add mixed vegetables, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Add cold rice to the wok, breaking up clumps. Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over rice. Stir well.
  5. Add cooked shrimp and remaining seasoning. Mix thoroughly. (add eggs back at this step as well if you set them aside earlier)
  6. Fold in chopped green onions.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste
  8. Remove from heat and serve hot. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

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Notes

  • Customize with additional vegetables or proteins.
  • Use day-old rice for better texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce according to taste.
  • Ensure all ingredients are prepped before starting, as the cooking process is quick.