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spicy shrimp fried rice

(1 rating)
Northwestgal avatar
Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

This is quite delicious, but do adjust the “heat” to your own preference. And it works equally well with both white rice or brown rice.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spicy shrimp fried rice

  • 3 c
    brown rice
  • 1 lb
    large shrimp, peeled and deveined (peeled weight is about 3/4 pound)
  • 1-2 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 1-2 pinch
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • nonstick spray oil
  • 2 lg
    egg whites
  • 1 lg
    whole egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 1/2 md
    onion
  • 5 md
    scallions (green onions), chopped - whites and greens separated
  • 2 clove
    garlic, diced
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 tsp
    low-sodium soy sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 tsp
    asian fish sauce
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make spicy shrimp fried rice

  • 1
    In a bowl, season shrimp with cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • 2
    Whisk egg whites and eggs with a drop of water, salt, and pepper, until well mixed. Spray a hot wok (or large skillet) with nonstick spray, and cook the eggs. When fully cooked, remove eggs and set aside.
  • 3
    Let the wok (or skillet) get really hot. Add sesame oil, and saute the onions, scallion whites, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 1-2 minutes. Add shrimp and sauté until no longer translucent. Add rice and cooked eggs along with soy sauce and fish sauce, mixing well for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle scallion greens on top, and serve.
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