Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant and flavorful Shrimp Fried Rice with a Zesty Twist. This dish combines the comforting goodness of cooked rice with succulent, pre-cooked shrimp and a medley of fresh vegetables for a colorful and satisfying meal. Infused with aromatic garlic, a hint of chili flakes for a touch of heat, and the sweetness of paprika, each bite is a delightful blend of tastes and textures. The addition of egg yolks and whites adds richness and a fluffy texture, while chives provide a fresh, herbal note. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of Cooked Rice
- 3 Egg Yolks
- Olive Oil
- 300g of Pre-cooked, Cleaned Shrimp
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Teaspoon of Salt
- ½ Teaspoon of Chili Flakes
- 1 Teaspoon of Sweet Paprika
- Vegetable Oil
- 3 Egg Whites
- 200g of Green Corn
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Red Onion
- Chives to Taste
How to prepare
Start by adding the egg yolks to the cooked rice, mix everything very well and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium to low heat, add 1 drizzle of olive oil.
Add the shrimp and sauté for 3 minutes.
After this time has passed, add the crushed garlic cloves, the salt, the chili flakes and stir for 2 minutes.
Add the sweet paprika and keep stirring until golden brown.
In another large skillet over medium to low heat, add 1 drizzle of vegetable oil and spread it with a brush.
Add the egg whites and keep stirring until everything has fried.
Next, add the rice we prepared earlier and stir for 3 minutes.
Add the green corn then add the cucumber, the carrot and the red onion all chopped into cubes and stir until incorporated.
Add the shrimp we fried earlier, chives to taste and stir one last time.
Serve.
