Tender Butter Shrimp Fried Rice
Super Simple One-Pan Meal! Flavorful Butter Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe to Boost Your Appetite
Fresh, seasonal shrimp are naturally sweet and delicious, but making fried rice with small shrimp is particularly wonderful. The satisfying pop of each shrimp piece is loved by both children and adults, making it a dish the whole family can enjoy. Let’s make this shrimp fried rice, bursting with the rich aroma of butter!
Main Ingredients- 1 cup peeled small shrimp
- 2 slices butter
- 1 egg
- 1 bowl of rice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
For fried rice, it’s best to use only the shrimp meat, with the shells and deveined tails removed, for a better texture. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them and pat them dry before preparing.
Step 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and melt 2 slices of butter. Be careful not to burn the butter; let it melt gently.
Step 3
Once the butter has melted, add the prepared shrimp and sprinkle with 1 tsp of black pepper. Stir-fry together. This step allows the shrimp to absorb the seasoning as it cooks.
Step 4
When the shrimp start to turn opaque, add 1 bowl of rice. Stir-fry, mixing well with a spatula, allowing the butter to coat each grain of rice. It’s important to fry thoroughly so the butter permeates the rice.
Step 5
Once the shrimp and rice are somewhat fried, add 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce and stir-fry again until everything has a nice sheen. Oyster sauce adds a savory depth of flavor.
Step 6
Push the fried rice mixture to one side of the pan. Crack 1 egg into the empty space and lightly beat it. Stir gently as it cooks to make scrambled eggs. It’s best to leave them slightly soft and fluffy, not overcooked.
Step 7
Gently mix the scrambled eggs with the fried rice and shrimp. The yellow egg will spread among the grains of rice, making the dish look even more appetizing.
Step 8
Finally, add another 1 tsp of black pepper to enhance the aroma. Taste and if it’s too bland, add a tiny pinch of salt to adjust the seasoning. The key is to not make it too salty.
Step 9
Serve the delicious butter shrimp fried rice on a plate. Sprinkle with 1/2 Tbsp of sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor, and your dish is complete! Enjoy the fantastic combination of plump shrimp and rich butter.
