Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice is a combination of two Chinese well-known dishes: Salt and Pepper Shrimp and Egg Fried Rice. A classic meets another classic! There is glory in this love story!
Every ingredient completes the other as a good couple should. And the magic comes forth through the fusing of Garlic and Shrimp, Shrimp and Egg, Salt and Pepper, and Egg Fried Rice. The blending ย of flavors and textures make this fried rice as harmonious as it sounds. You have to try! If you love Salt and Pepper, you might also like my Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings too.
THE RICE
As you might have learned from some famous Chinese Cooks, it is better to use one-day old rice to make the perfect fried rice dishes. But if you donโt have leftover rice, itโs perfectly okay to cook the rice during the day and let it cool down before cooking. I use Jasmine Rice in my recipe.
SALT AND PEPPER MIX
For the Salt and Pepper Mix, I use Sichuan Peppercorns, Black Peppercorns, and Sea Salt. I like to toast the Peppercorns on medium-heat for about 1 minute before mixing with the Sea Salt to get the best fragrance.
HOW TO MAKE THIS SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP FRIED RICE
I hope you will enjoy making this Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice recipe. Trust me, you will fall in love! I make this at least once a week. The Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice is just so comforting and satisfying.
MORE DELICIOUS FRIED RICE RECIPES:
Leftover Chicken and Tofu Fried Rice
Lao Gan Ma Garlic Pork Fried Rice
Lao Gan Ma Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice
Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked Jasmine Rice
- 14-15 large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Sichuan Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt
- 6 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 Eggs, whisked
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 3 Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a frying pan, toast Sichuan Peppercorns and Black Peppercorns on medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then use a Mortar and Pestle to grind the Peppercorns. Transfer to another bowl.
- Add in the Sea Salt. Mix well. Salt and Pepper Mix is ready. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk the Eggs well.
- In a wok, add the Vegetable Oil, on medium-high heat, add in the Garlic. Stir for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Then add in the Shrimp.
- Sprinkle about 1/2 tbsp of Salt and Pepper Mix or more according to your preference. Cook the Shrimp for 2-3 minutes until nicely pink.
- Pour in the Eggs. Let sit for 30 seconds before scrambling the Eggs. Stir-fry with the Shrimp for about 1-2 minutes. Then add in the cooked Jasmine Rice.
- Gently mix well. Add in Light Soy Sauce and Sugar. Mix well again.
- Add in chopped Green Onions and more Salt and Pepper Mix. Combine thoroughly.
- Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish with more chopped Green Onions and Salt and Pepper Mix as desired. Ready to enjoy!
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Notes
- There will be some leftover Salt and Pepper Mix. Reserve it in a container and use it for other dishes as you desire. Do not waste it. Once you taste this spice you will use it often.
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