Few dishes are as comforting as a bowl of freshly made fried rice. It’s quick, satisfying, and somehow always tastes even better than you remember. This Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice combines two of my favorite Chinese classics—crispy salt and pepper shrimp and traditional egg fried rice—into one incredibly flavorful meal.
I have always loved fried rice because it’s one of those dishes that brings people together. Whether it was a simple family dinner or a quick meal made with leftover rice, there was always something comforting about watching everything come together in a hot wok. The aroma of garlic, the sound of sizzling shrimp, and the fluffy rice soaking up every bit of flavor always made me excited for dinner.
What makes this recipe special is the combination of textures and flavors. Juicy shrimp, fragrant garlic, fluffy eggs, and perfectly seasoned rice are tossed together with a homemade salt and pepper blend that gives every bite a delicious balance of savory flavor and gentle heat. It’s simple enough for a busy weeknight, yet satisfying enough that you’ll want to make it again and again.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS SHRIMP FRIED RICE RECIPE
THE SECRET TO GREAT FRIED RICE
One of the biggest secrets to making restaurant-style fried rice is using cold, day-old rice. As the rice rests in the refrigerator, it loses excess moisture, allowing each grain to stay separate when stir-fried. This creates the light, fluffy texture that makes Chinese fried rice so satisfying.
Don’t worry if you don’t have leftover rice. You can simply cook fresh jasmine rice and let it cool completely before using it. The key is making sure the rice is no longer warm or sticky before it goes into the pan.
THE HOMEMADE SALT AND PEPPER SEASONING
The homemade salt and pepper mix is what gives this recipe its signature flavor. I like to combine Sichuan peppercorns, black peppercorns, and sea salt, then lightly toast the peppercorns for about a minute before grinding them. This simple step releases their natural oils and creates a wonderfully fragrant seasoning that adds much more depth than regular salt and pepper alone. It only takes a few extra minutes, but the difference in flavor is absolutely worth it.
SÅDAN LAVER DU DISSE STEGTE RIS MED REJER I SALT OG PEBER
This Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice is one of those recipes I never get tired of making. It’s quick, comforting, and full of bold yet balanced flavors that make every bite incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re cooking for your family, using up leftover rice, or simply craving homemade Chinese food, this recipe is always a delicious choice.
I hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as I do. Once you taste the combination of fluffy fried rice, juicy shrimp, fragrant garlic, and homemade salt and pepper seasoning, I have a feeling it might become one of your favorites too. Happy cooking!
FLERE LÆKRE OPSKRIFTER PÅ STEGTE RIS:
Leftover kylling og tofu stegte ris
Lao Gan Ma Hvidløg Flæsk Fried Rice
Laoganma hvidløgsrejer stegte ris
Stegte ris med salt og peber til rejer
Ingredienser
- 3 kopper kogte jasminris
- 14-15 store Rejer, pillede og deveirede
- 1 Spsk. Sichuan peberkorn
- 1 Spsk. Sorte peberkorn
- 1 Spsk. Havsalt
- 6 store Hvidløgsfed, finthakket
- 2 Spsk. Vegetabilsk olie
- 2 Æg, pisket
- 2 Spsk. Lys sojasovs
- 1/2 tsk Sukker
- 3 Forårsløg, hakket
Sådan gør du
- Rist sichuanpeberkorn og sorte peberkorn på en pande ved middel varme i ca. 1 minut, indtil de dufter. Brug derefter en morter og en støder til at male peberkornene. Overfør til en anden skål.
- Tilsæt havsalt. Bland det godt. Salt- og peberblandingen er klar. Sæt den til side.
- Pisk æggene godt sammen i en lille skål.
- Tilsæt vegetabilsk olie i en wok ved middelhøj varme, og tilsæt hvidløg. Rør rundt i ca. 20 sekunder, indtil det dufter. Tilsæt derefter rejerne.
- Drys ca. 1/2 spsk salt- og peberblanding over eller mere, alt efter hvad du foretrækker. Kog rejerne i 2-3 minutter, indtil de er pænt rosa.
- Hæld æggene i. Lad det stå i 30 sekunder, før du laver røræg. Rør rundt med rejerne i ca. 1-2 minutter. Tilsæt derefter de kogte jasminris.
- Bland forsigtigt godt. Tilsæt lys sojasauce og sukker. Bland godt igen.
- Tilsæt hakkede forårsløg og mere salt og peber. Bland det grundigt sammen.
- Overfør til serveringsskåle. Pynt med flere hakkede grønne løg og salt- og peberblanding efter ønske. Klar til at blive nydt!
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Noter
- Use cold jasmine rice whenever possible for the best fried rice texture.
- Toast the peppercorns before grinding them to bring out their wonderful aroma and create a more flavorful salt and pepper seasoning.
- Cook the shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque to keep them juicy and tender.
- Stir-fry everything over medium-high to high heat so the rice stays fluffy instead of becoming soggy.
- Don’t throw away the extra salt and pepper mix. Store it in an airtight container and use it to season other dishes like chicken, tofu, seafood, vegetables, or fried rice. Once you taste this homemade seasoning, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again!
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