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Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice

Spicy Shrimp Fried Rice made healthier using leftover cooked brown rice, a delicious whole grain that's high in fiber, so it fills you up.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese , Japanese

Ingredients

  • 3 cups leftover brown rice cooked
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined )
  • 1/2 tsp each of chili powder, paprika and garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 large egg whites (beaten)
  • 1 large whole egg (beaten)
  • 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 5 medium scallions (chopped, whites and greens separated)
  • Oil spray
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
  • 4 tsp soy sauce (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp Asian fish sauce ((or more soy sauce))

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, season shrimp with cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. In a hot wok, over medium high heat, spray a little oil and cook the eggs, when cooked, remove from pan and set aside, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Increase the heat to high, when hot add the sesame oil and saute onions, scallion whites, garlic and hot pepper flakes for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add shrimp and saute until no longer translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add rice and leave in the skillet to let the bottom brown, 2 to 3 minutes, stir and add the egg, soy sauce and fish sauce, mixing well for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add greens of the scallions and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/2 cups  Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37.5g (13%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 191mg (64%) Sodium 500mg (21%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/2 cups 
Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37.5g 13%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Sodium 500mg 21%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.