Shrimp Fried Rice: A Delicious and Impressive Recipe
[How to Make Shrimp Fried Rice] The perfect dish for celebrations! Make impressive shrimp fried rice for anniversaries, parties, brunch, solo meals, or weekend dinners!
Make this delicious shrimp fried rice, perfect for parties, brunch, solo meals, or weekend dinners! It’s simple yet incredibly flavorful and satisfying.
Main Ingredients
- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice (approx. 200g)
- 10 medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1/2 stalk of green onion or scallion, finely chopped
- 1 quail egg (optional, for garnish)
Seasoning for Fried Rice
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Other Ingredients
- Olive oil or cooking oil, as needed
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Other Ingredients
- Olive oil or cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your shrimp fried rice. It’s best to use warm rice, as it will help achieve a fluffy texture and prevent the fried rice from clumping.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, optionally adding a tiny pinch of salt for a richer flavor in your scrambled eggs.
Step 3
How to prepare the shrimp: First, remove the heads from the shrimp. Next, peel off the shells. Then, using a toothpick or the tip of a knife, carefully devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back and removing the dark intestinal tract. This step ensures a tender and cleaner bite.
Step 4
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a wok or a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Step 5
Once the green onions are fragrant, add the prepared shrimp to the pan. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste; the pepper enhances the shrimp’s flavor and helps eliminate any gaminess.
Step 6
Sauté the shrimp over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until they turn pink and become opaque and firm. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the shrimp tough.
Step 7
Push the shrimp and green onions to one side of the pan. Pour the whisked eggs into the empty space. Using chopsticks or a fork, gently scramble the eggs until they are cooked to your desired consistency. They should be soft and fluffy.
Step 8
You’ve successfully made fluffy scrambled eggs! Now, gently combine the scrambled eggs with the shrimp and green onions in the pan.
Step 9
Move the ingredients to one side of the pan again. Pour the soy sauce (1 Tbsp) and oyster sauce (1.5 Tbsp) into the empty space. Let the sauces simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 to 40 seconds. This technique helps to develop a deeper flavor and a subtle ‘wok hei’ (smoky aroma), inspired by Chef Baek Jong-won’s method.
Step 10
Once the sauces have simmered, stir everything together with the shrimp and green onions. Continue to stir-fry over medium-low heat for about 1 minute, ensuring the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients.
Step 11
Add the warm cooked rice and the scrambled eggs to the pan. Stir-fry over medium-low heat for another minute, gently tossing to ensure the rice grains are well-separated and coated with the sauce.
Step 12
When the rice is heated through and well-mixed with the other ingredients, turn off the heat. Drizzle the sesame oil (1 Tbsp) over the fried rice. Adding sesame oil at the end preserves its delicate aroma.
Step 13
Gently mix all the ingredients together with a spatula. Be careful not to mash the rice, ensuring the sauce is evenly distributed throughout the dish.
Step 14
Transfer the beautifully prepared shrimp fried rice to a serving plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. For an extra touch, you can add a fried quail egg or some thinly sliced scallions. Enjoy your delicious homemade shrimp fried rice!
