Description
Savory Shrimp Rice Delight offers a tantalizing journey through coastal flavors and Mediterranean-inspired comfort. Delicate shrimp nestled on perfectly seasoned rice promises a quick, satisfying meal that will charm dinner guests with its elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 ½ cups cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined without tail
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Rice and Vegetables:
- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
Seasonings and Oils:
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Initiate the rice preparation by bringing water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan, carefully adding rice, then reducing heat to low and covering with a tight-fitting lid.
- Allow rice to gently simmer for approximately 18-22 minutes, ensuring grains absorb liquid completely without stirring, then remove from heat and let rest in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, introducing vegetable oil to create a smooth cooking surface.
- Toss bean sprouts and diced onions into the heated pan, sautéing them with quick, intentional movements to achieve a light golden color and slightly crisp texture.
- Carefully fold the previously cooled rice into the vegetable mixture, creating an even distribution of ingredients throughout the skillet.
- Introduce cooked shrimp to the rice blend, gently stirring to integrate proteins and prevent sticking or burning.
- Create a small well in the center of the rice mixture, cracking beaten eggs directly into the space and allowing them to set momentarily before incorporating into the entire dish.
- Drizzle soy sauce, sprinkle green onions, season with salt and black pepper, and finish with a delicate splash of sesame oil.
- Continue stirring and folding the ingredients together, ensuring eggs are thoroughly cooked and all components are harmoniously combined, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter, allowing the flavors to meld for a brief moment before enjoying.
Notes
- Master the art of rice cooling, ensuring each grain separates perfectly for a light, fluffy texture in your shrimp rice dish.
- Quick sautéing transforms vegetables, unlocking their natural sweetness and creating a vibrant base for your stir-fry.
- Combining shrimp with rice demands constant stirring to distribute heat evenly and prevent any ingredient from burning.
- Eggs act as a magical binding agent, adding richness and creating a silky, cohesive sauce throughout the entire dish.
- Sesame oil delivers an authentic Asian flavor punch, elevating the entire meal from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Seasoning with soy sauce provides a deep umami taste that harmonizes all ingredients into a delectable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg