Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice with Chili Oil
Garlic shrimp fried rice made with chili oil, fluffy rice, and tender shrimp. A bold, spicy fried rice recipe that works as a complete weeknight meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Spatula
Ingredients
Fried Rice
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice cold, day-old preferred
- 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp neutral oil divided
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1-2 tbsp chili oil adjust to heat preference
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Break up cold rice and pat shrimp dry. Lightly season shrimp with salt.
- Sear shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining oil and cook garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in chili oil and cook briefly to bloom.
- Add rice, spread evenly, and fry until heated and lightly toasted.
- Season with soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss well.
- Return shrimp to pan with green onions. Toss gently and serve hot.
Notes
Cook shrimp separately to avoid overcooking. Start with less chili oil and adjust at the end. Cold rice gives the best fried texture.