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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

A quick, spicy shrimp fried rice made with leftover brown rice and a punchy blend of spices.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups leftover cooked brown rice
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder use with paprika and garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika use with chili powder and garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder use with chili powder and paprika
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper or more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper to taste
  • 2 large egg whites, beaten
  • 1 large whole egg, beaten
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 5 medium scallions, chopped whites and greens separated
  • oil spray for pan
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or more to taste
  • 4 tsp soy sauce or more to taste
  • 1 tsp Asian fish sauce or substitute more soy sauce

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with cayenne, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with oil. Add the beaten egg whites and whole egg; cook, stirring, until just set, about 1–2 minutes. Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to high. Add the sesame oil, then sauté the chopped onion, scallion whites, diced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and the onion is softened.
  4. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring, until opaque and cooked through, about 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add the leftover brown rice to the wok and let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes to brown on the bottom, then stir to break up any clumps.
  6. Return the cooked eggs to the pan and add the soy sauce and fish sauce. Stir and cook everything together for about 2 minutes, mixing well so the sauces coat the rice and shrimp.
  7. Stir in the scallion greens, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use cold leftover rice for best texture.
  • Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes to control heat.
  • Separate scallion whites and greens for texture and flavor.
  • Egg whites plus a whole egg make the scramble lighter.