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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.

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(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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