Garlic Butter Shrimp Fried Rice

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 300g large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups cooked day-old Japanese short-grain rice; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 eggs, beaten; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp sesame oil; 3 spring onions, sliced; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Salt and white pepper to taste; Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

A quick Japanese-inspired fried rice loaded with juicy shrimp, tossed in savory garlic butter and soy sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes — better than takeout and perfect for using day-old rice.

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 20 min

Total: 25 min

2 servings

Ingredients

300g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked day-old Japanese short-grain rice
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sesame oil
3 spring onions, sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and white pepper.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
3
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add 1 tbsp butter and garlic to the wok. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Push garlic to the side, add beaten eggs. Scramble quickly, then break into small pieces and mix with the garlic.
5
Add rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry 2-3 minutes until rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
6
Add soy sauce and mirin, toss to coat evenly. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and toss until melted.
7
Return shrimp to the pan with the spring onions (white parts). Toss everything together 1 minute.
8
Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds.

Garlic Butter Shrimp Fried Rice

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