Description
Seafood Fried Rice is a savory, satisfying stir-fry made with grilled shrimp, crisp vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice. Flavored with soy sauce, sesame oil, and smoky spices, it’s a quick, flavorful meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- For the Fried Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white rice, cold and day-old
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (red, green, or both)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup frozen green peas (optional)
- 1/4 cup diced carrots
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
- For the Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the Shrimp: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Grill shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Fried Rice: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in diced carrots and peas and cook another 2 minutes.
- Push vegetables to one side and add the cold rice. Break up any clumps and combine with vegetables. Pour beaten eggs into an empty space in the pan, scramble until cooked, then mix into the rice.
- Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry until everything is evenly coated and hot.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter. Top with grilled shrimp and garnish with chopped green onions and parsley or cilantro.
- Optional: Drizzle extra soy sauce or sesame oil on top before serving, or add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for the best texture—fresh rice can turn mushy.
- Substitute shrimp with scallops, crab, or mixed seafood for variety.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the shrimp and add tofu or extra vegetables.
- Add fish sauce or oyster sauce for deeper umami flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce or water to refresh the texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
