Carolina Shrimp Fried Rice

Fresh shrimp, ginger, peppers and eggs combine for a filling fried rice dish.

Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Created By: Mary Carter
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 yellow sweet pepper, julienned
  • 1 red sweet pepper, julienned
  • 1 medium red onion, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 dozen large shrimp, cleaned, cooked and tails removed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • hot sauce (preferably siracha)
  • soy sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat canola oil in a very hot wok or heavy skillet. Saute peppers and onion together in small batches. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil until it begins to smoke. Add rice, eggs and shrimp in small batches, stirring constantly until eggs are cooked.
  3. Reheat all cooked ingredients together, and serve immediately. Season with hot sauce and soy sauce to taste.

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