Shrimp and Crispy Rice with Citrus
How to prepare shrimp and crispy rice with citrus.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Nonstick Skillet
Ingredients
For the Crispy Rice
- 2 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old for best crispness
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
- salt to taste
For the Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt & pepper to taste
For the Citrus Sauce
- zest & juice of 1 orange
- zest & juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
For the Garnish
- 2 green onions sliced
- fresh cilantro chopped
- extra citrus zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Crispy Rice
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the rice in an even layer. Press gently with a spatula.
- Cook without stirring for 6–8 minutes, until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with salt. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat.
3. Make the Citrus Sauce
- :In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice and zest, lime juice and zest, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
4. Assemble the Dish
- Place crispy rice on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Top with cooked shrimp.
- Drizzle citrus sauce over the shrimp and rice. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, and extra citrus zest.
5. Serve Immediately
- Enjoy while the rice is still crisp and the shrimp warm.