Delicious Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice Recipe (No Oyster Sauce Needed!)
Delicious Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice Recipe (No Oyster Sauce Needed!)
Utilize Leftover Rice! Easy and Delicious Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice
Create a wonderful meal using leftover rice and frozen shrimp from your fridge! This Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice is incredibly delicious, packed with the natural flavors of the ingredients and umami, even without using oyster sauce. Make a satisfying meal with this simple yet nutritious recipe. It’s perfect as a kid’s snack or a special occasion treat.
Essential Ingredients- 1 bowl of rice (warm or slightly cooled)
- 2 handfuls of cooked shrimp (thawed and patted dry)
- 2 eggs
- Cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thaw the cooked shrimp if they are frozen. Rinse them lightly under cold water and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Excess moisture can make the fried rice soggy, so ensure they are well-dried.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to the fried rice. Thinly slice or finely mince the garlic. Finely chop the green onion for its fragrant aroma, and dice the carrot very small for color and texture.
Step 3
In a large bowl, crack the 2 eggs. Add a pinch of salt (about two pinches) and whisk well with chopsticks until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Removing the chalazae will result in softer scrambled eggs.
Step 4
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a frying pan with a generous amount of cooking oil. Add the chopped green onion and garlic, and stir-fry over medium-low heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. This allows the aroma of the onion and garlic to infuse the oil.
Step 5
Once the aroma of the green onion and garlic is noticeable, add the diced carrots and stir-fry for about 1 minute more. The carrots will soften slightly and release their natural sweetness, enhancing the fried rice’s flavor.
Step 6
Add the prepared cooked shrimp to the pan, along with 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to remove any potential fishy odor and add flavor. Stir-fry everything together until the shrimp turn pink and are nicely cooked.
Step 7
Season with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper, then mix well to combine. Be careful not to over-salt at this stage, as you can adjust the seasoning later with soy sauce.
Step 8
Push the stir-fried shrimp and vegetables to one side of the frying pan. Add a little more cooking oil to the empty space and pour in the beaten eggs.
Step 9
As the eggs begin to set, use chopsticks to gently scramble them into soft curds. Be careful not to overcook them.
Step 10
Gently mix the scrambled eggs with the shrimp and vegetables that were pushed aside. Everything is now ready to be combined with the rice.
Step 11
Push all the ingredients to one side of the pan again. Pour 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce into the empty space. Cook the soy sauce over controlled heat, allowing it to bubble and caramelize slightly to develop a deep flavor, ensuring it doesn’t burn. You’ll know it’s ready when it ‘bubbles vigorously’.
Step 12
Mix the caramelized soy sauce thoroughly with the stir-fried ingredients. This step ensures the soy sauce coats everything evenly for maximum flavor.
Step 13
Now it’s time to add the rice! Add 1 heaping bowl of warm or slightly cooled rice to the pan. Use a spatula or spoon to gently break up any clumps of rice and mix it well with the other ingredients over medium heat.
Step 14
It’s important to stir-fry the rice thoroughly so that each grain is separated and coated with the sauce, achieving a fluffy texture. Taste the fried rice and add a little more salt if needed to achieve your desired seasoning.
Step 15
To further enhance the flavor, drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the fried rice just before turning off the heat, and mix gently. Finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty aroma and flavor.
Step 16
Voila! Your delicious Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice is ready. This irresistible fried rice is so good, you’ll finish the whole bowl in one go. Be sure to try making it!
