Shrimp Fried "Rice" with Sesame Seeds Recipe
A delicious blend of shrimp, fluffy egg, and vibrant veggies, enhanced with nutty sesame seeds. It's a quick and flavorful taste of Asian cuisine that satisfies cravings for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp Fried Rice
- 8 oz. small raw shrimp shelled and deveined
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tsps cooking oil divided
- 8 eggs
- ½ cup full fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tsp hemp seeds or hemp hearts
- 2 stalks green onion minced
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots defrosted
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tsp Asian sesame oil
- 1 tsp or more sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a wok or large saute pan on high heat. When very hot, swirl in just one tablespoon of oil. Spread the shrimp out in a single layer. Cook shrimp without moving them for about 30 seconds. Flip shrimp, and fry the other side for 30 seconds. The shrimp should be nicely seared, but not quite cooked all the way through. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
- Cook the “rice”. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the coconut milk and hemp seeds. Turn the heat down to medium-high heat. Swirl in the remaining two tablespoons of oil. When hot, add in the green onions and cook for 15 seconds, until fragrant.
- Pour in the eggs and scramble. Use your spatula to break up the eggs very well, so that they resemble a “rice” texture. Cook for 7-8 minutes, as we want the scrambled eggs to be firm.
- Turn the heat off and add in the shrimp, peas and carrots, soy sauce, and sesame oi. Mix well and stir-fry until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 755mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2381IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg
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