Savory Shrimp and Garlic Fried Rice Recipe
Easy and Flavorful Shrimp Garlic Fried Rice Recipe at Home
A delicious shrimp and garlic fried rice recipe featuring plump shrimp, aromatic garlic, and crunchy vegetables. Create a wonderful meal with simple ingredients. We’re sharing a special fried rice that everyone, from kids to adults, will love.
Main Ingredients for Fried Rice- 20 frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 10 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 onion (finely diced)
- 2 tsp zucchini (finely diced)
- 3 tsp carrot (finely diced)
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (warm rice)
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning for Fried Rice- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- Herbal salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Special Sauce- 1 Tbsp steak sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp demi-glace powder (or curry roux powder)
- 1 cup water (200ml)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Optional Ingredients- 2 eggs (for fried egg)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- Herbal salt to taste
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Special Sauce- 1 Tbsp steak sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 Tbsp demi-glace powder (or curry roux powder)
- 1 cup water (200ml)
- Pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Optional Ingredients- 2 eggs (for fried egg)
- 2 eggs (for fried egg)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the vegetable ingredients for the fried rice. Thinly slice the garlic to maximize its aroma. Finely dice the onion, zucchini, and carrot so they are easy to eat. Rinse the frozen shrimp under cold water to thaw them. (If there’s excess moisture, pat them dry with a paper towel.)
Step 2
Heat cooking oil (2 Tbsp) in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it. This will release a delicious garlic aroma.
Step 3
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the diced vegetables (onion, zucchini, carrot) and shrimp to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are translucent and the shrimp turn pink. Cooking over medium heat helps prevent burning and ensures even cooking.
Step 4
When the vegetables and shrimp are cooked through, add the warm rice (1.5 cups). Pour in the oyster sauce (1 Tbsp), cooking wine (1 Tbsp), and herbal salt to your preference. Use a spatula to gently break up any clumps of rice and stir everything together until well combined. Tip: Using cold, leftover rice can make the fried rice clump together. It’s best to use freshly cooked warm rice or briefly microwave cold rice to prevent sticking and achieve a fluffier texture. Adjust the seasoning with salt or oyster sauce according to your family’s taste.
Step 5
Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in the sesame oil (1 Tbsp) and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (0.5 Tbsp). Gently toss to combine. The nutty aroma of sesame oil will further enhance the flavor of the fried rice.
Step 6
While the fried rice is cooking, prepare a fried egg to serve alongside. You can cook it to your preferred doneness, whether sunny-side up or fully cooked.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the special sauce to elevate your fried rice! In a small pot, combine water (1 cup), steak sauce (1 Tbsp), ketchup (1.5 Tbsp), and demi-glace powder (2 Tbsp). Whisk until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Finish with a pinch of black pepper if desired. Demi-glace powder is readily available at most supermarkets.
Step 8
Serve the delicious shrimp and garlic fried rice in a warm bowl. Top it with the golden fried egg and generously drizzle with the special sauce. Your impressive shrimp garlic fried rice is now complete! Enjoy your meal.
