Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice
This Salt and Pepper Shrimp Fried Rice combines juicy shrimp, fluffy eggs, fragrant garlic, and perfectly seasoned fried rice into one comforting and flavorful Chinese-inspired meal that's easy to make any day of the week.
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
- 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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