Seafood Fried Rice 🍤🍚
Introduction
Seafood Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful, and satisfying dish that brings the perfect balance of tender rice, juicy shrimp, and crisp, seasoned vegetables. With hints of sesame and smoky paprika, every bite is packed with savory goodness. Grilled shrimp on top add an extra layer of richness, making it a standout weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests. Easy to customize and fast to cook, this fried rice is comfort food with a gourmet twist—delicious, colorful, and irresistibly aromatic.
Ingredients
For the fried rice
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold, day-old rice works best) (≈400 g)
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped (red, green, or both) (75 g)
- ¼ cup onions, finely chopped (40 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (6 g)
- ¼ cup frozen peas (optional) (35 g)
- ¼ cup carrots, diced (30 g)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup soy sauce (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (5 ml)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (1 g)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped (10 g), for garnish
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional), for garnish
For the grilled shrimp
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2 g)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2 g)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) (1 g)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
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