In the menu fried dishes, there is an incredibly attractive seafood fried rice with fluffy, crispy grains of rice combined with the sweetness of seafood and the nutty vegetables that are very nutritious. Now, let’s cook with TasteVN to immediately discover 4 extremely simple ways to make seafood fried rice!
1. Seafood Fried Rice
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Seafood Fried Rice Serves 3 people
Cold rice 500 gr (1 bowl) Fresh shrimp 200 gr Dried shrimp 20 gr Squid tentacles 100 gr Chicken eggs 2 eggs Carrot 1/2 piece Green onions 4 stalks Red onions 4 bulbs Garlic 4 cloves Green pepper a little (if desired) Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2.5 tablespoons Common spices a little (Sugar/MSG/seasoning/pepper)
How to choose fresh, delicious dried shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that are naturally orange on the outside and yellowish on the inside, with colors that are not too flashy, and without any black or white mold.
- When picked up, they should feel dry and not too moist, as stored shrimp can easily become moldy.
- You should buy dried shrimp from reputable places; for canned varieties, check the expiration date and origin to ensure quality and safety.
- Additionally, you can also easily make dried shrimp at home using the recipe shared below.
How to prepare Seafood Fried Rice
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Prepare seafood
Wash the dried shrimp and soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes until they expand and soften, then drain.
Clean the squid tentacles and rinse them under water, then dice them. Clean the fresh shrimp, peel off the shell and head, then dice.
Note: You should cut the ingredients into even small pieces so that they cook evenly, avoiding overcooking or undercooking, which would make them unappetizing.
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Marinate seafood
Marinate seafood with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, stir well and let it sit for about 5 minutes for the seafood to absorb the spices.
For the cold rice, season with 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of sugar, and stir well with a spoon.
Note: You can wear plastic gloves to mix the rice so that it doesn’t clump and the spices are evenly coated! The rice grains will be fluffy when fried, making the dish more appealing.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the carrot and dice it. Wash the green onion and chop it finely. Peel and mince the garlic and shallots.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
You place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and when the oil is hot, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Next, add seafood and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until the seafood is cooked, add 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce and stir well, seasoning to taste.
Add carrots and stir for another 2 minutes, then add dried shrimp and stir-fry, mix well, turn off the heat and strain through a strainer to drain the mixture, keeping the seafood sauce for frying rice.
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Fried Rice
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 1.5 tablespoons of cooking oil, and once the oil is hot, sauté minced shallots.
Next, add the rice and fry over high heat, add seafood sauce, and fry for about 5 minutes until the rice grains are dry and loose, stirring occasionally.
When the rice is dry, crack in 2 eggs, stir vigorously to coat the rice with a layer of egg.
Season with 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, adjust the seasoning to taste, and add the seafood mixture, stirring for another 2 minutes.
Finally, add green pepper and scallions, stir well, and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Serve the fried rice on a plate, sprinkle a little pepper, and decorate with coriander and scallions on top for a beautiful presentation!
The fried rice grains are fluffy and not too dry, combined with vegetables, sweet shrimp, and crunchy squid tentacles, making it truly appetizing.
2. Kimchi Seafood Fried Rice Korean Style
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Korean Seafood Kimchi Fried Rice Serves 4
Cold rice 300 gr Fresh shrimp 6 pieces (large size) Scallops 6 pieces (large size) Mussels 6 pieces Garlic 1/2 bulb Kimchi 150 gr (chopped) Potato starch 1 teaspoon Onion 1/4 bulb Green onion 1 stalk Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Korean chili sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon Wasabi powder 1 tablespoon Salt/pepper to taste
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good scallops and mussels
- It is best to buy good scallops and mussels from reputable establishments selling fresh seafood.
- Identify fresh scallops and mussels by smell; fresh scallops have a slightly salty, ocean-like scent, while stale ones have a very unpleasant odor.
- Choose those with shells that are still tightly closed but not completely sealed.
How to make Korean Seafood Kimchi Fried Rice
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Prepare the seafood
Remove the black vein from the fresh shrimp, wash thoroughly, and drain. Separate the scallops from their shells. Blanch the mussels in boiling water until the shells open.
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Prepare other ingredients
Green onions, onions, garlic, peel them, then chop them finely.
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Fried rice
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to another pot on the stove, then add green onions, onions, and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and golden.
Add kimchi and stir continuously for 1 – 2 minutes. Add the cold rice, mixing well so that the kimchi coats the rice. Add a little water to prevent the dish from being too dry.
Add 2 tablespoons of Korean chili sauce and mix well. Then add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to enhance the flavor of the dish. Taste to see if the fried rice is to your liking and adjust as necessary.
Add seafood to the rice, stir-frying for another 1 – 2 minutes. Finally, drizzle 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds, mix well, and turn off the heat to complete the dish.
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Make the dipping sauce
Add one tablespoon of wasabi powder and 1/2 tablespoon of water, then stir the mixture well. Roll the wasabi into a ball and add soy sauce to complete the dipping sauce.
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Final product
The kimchi seafood fried rice dish, when completed, has an attractive and delicious color, with fresh and sweet seafood combined with soft and flavorful fried rice. Serve the dish on a plate and enjoy right away; this dish tastes best when hot.
3. Seafood fried rice with XO sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for XO Sauce Seafood Fried Rice For 4 people
Cold rice 500 gr (1 bowl) Shrimp 300 gr Squid 1 piece (about 200 gr) Carrot 1/2 piece Chinese sausage 1 piece Chicken eggs 2 pieces Green onion 5 stalks Onion 1 piece XO sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt/seasoning/pepper A little
How to choose delicious Chinese sausage
- Choose Chinese sausage that is bright pink in color, with white fat marbling, and not slimy.
- The sausage should have a distinctive fragrant smell, without sour or strange rotten odors; avoid sausages that have turned black or have unusual colors as they may be spoiled.
- Be especially careful to check the expiration date printed on the packaging (if available).
- You can buy Chinese sausage at stores or easily make it at home, which is safe.
Information about XO sauce
What is XO sauce?
XO sauce is a spicy seafood sauce originating from Hong Kong. XO sauce is made from small chopped dried seafood, including dried scallops, dried fish, dried shrimp,… cooked with chili, onion, and garlic.
Notes when purchasing XO sauce
- You can find XO sauce at supermarkets and grocery stores selling imported products.
- For packaged products, you should check the expiration date carefully, ensure the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and that the product inside does not have mold, spots, or unusual leakage.
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How to prepare XO sauce seafood fried rice
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Prepare the seafood
After purchasing, clean the squid thoroughly with water, then flip the back side, cut it lengthwise and remove the innards. Discard the guts, keep the squid eggs, and cut the squid meat into cubes or bite-sized pieces according to your preference.
Clean the shrimp with diluted saltwater, peel off the shell and head, remove the shrimp vein, then cut them in half or leave them whole.
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Prepare the other ingredients
Dice the sausage. Peel the onion, dice it, and wash the green onions, then chop them finely.
Peel the carrot, dice it, and blanch it in boiling water for about 2 minutes.
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Stir-fry the ingredients
You place a pan on the stove over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the sausage and fry for about 1 minute until golden and fragrant.
Next, add the seafood to stir-fry, season with 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of seasoning, and also add the tomatoes, stir well for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat, strain through an sieve to drain.
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Fry the rice
You place the pan on the stove over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the onion and stir-fry until fragrant, crack in 2 eggs, stir gently, and then add the rice to fry.
Use a spatula to stir evenly and season with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 2 tablespoons of XO sauce, and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
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Add seafood
Stir well over high heat for 3 minutes until the rice grains are dry, then add the seafood and stir-fry for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.
Add green onions and scoop onto a plate, garnish with coriander and enjoy.
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Final product
Seafood fried rice with XO sauce has an eye-catching color, delicious and rich flavor, with chewy squid and shrimp, soaked in a very attractive sauce.
Show off your cooking skills to treat the family.
4. Seafood Fried Rice (Recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Seafood Fried Rice (Recipe shared by a user) Serves 2
Rice 1 bowl (large bowl) Fresh shrimp 200 gr Fresh squid 300 gr Eggs 2 Carrot 1 Green beans 100 gr Spring onions 4 stalks Red onions 3 (sliced) Ginger A little (chopped) Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Seasoning/pepper A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh green beans
- Fresh green beans will have a bright green color, elongated shape, flat and not bumpy, with few dark spots. If you find the beans uneven, it means the seeds inside are large and the beans are old, you should not buy them.
- You should choose green beans of moderate size, with the stem still fresh and green.
- In particular, absolutely do not buy beans that are too long, shiny on the outside, with few hairs, distinct segments, and no signs of pests. Beans with such characteristics may have been sprayed with many pesticides and fertilizers close to the harvest time, which is very harmful to your health.
How to choose clean, fresh eggs
- Based on the eggshell: When buying, you should closely observe the eggshell. Fresh eggs will have an even color, especially no cracks or dark spots. Avoid buying eggs with pale shells and many dark spots as they are eggs that have been stored for a long time.
- Touch the egg: You can use your hand to touch the egg; if you feel a rough, slightly gritty surface, it is a fresh egg. Conversely, if the egg has been stored for a long time, the surface will be smooth.
- Shine the egg under the light: You can also check the egg by shining it under a lamp or sunlight. If it is a fresh egg, you will see a small air sac, the yolk is round, seems not to move, and is balanced in the middle of the egg, while the white is transparent.
- Shake the egg gently: Just bring the egg close to your ear and shake it gently. If you hear a noise, you should not buy it because it is an old egg. If it is a new egg, there will be no sound.
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How to prepare Seafood Fried Rice (Recipe shared by users)
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Prepare vegetables
Carrots after purchasing, you wash them clean, then use a knife to peel and cut into small cubes.
Green beans should have the fibers stripped from both sides and then washed clean, after which they are also cut into small cubes.
After removing the roots and any wilted leaves from the green onions, you chop them into small pieces.
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Prepare seafood and rice
Shrimp after washing clean, you cut off the whiskers and legs, then peel the shell, remove the shrimp vein and cut into small cubes.
For squid, you clean it, then slice it thinly or cut it in half, and then cut it into small pieces.
To ensure the rice grains firm up when frying, you should place the bowl of rice in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before frying.
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Sauté ingredients
First, place a non-stick pan on the gas stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the onion until it turns golden and fragrant, then gradually add the carrot and green beans, stir-frying for about 8 minutes. When the vegetables are cooked, scoop them out into a separate plate.
Next, add another tablespoon of cooking oil and some chopped ginger into the same pan. When the oil is hot, add all the prepared squid and stir-fry until cooked, then continue to add the shrimp and stir-fry over high heat to avoid releasing water.
Then, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the pan, and stir well. When the squid and shrimp are cooked, turn off the heat and transfer the stir-fried squid and shrimp to a bowl.
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Fry the rice
You place another pan or wash the pan you just used and put it on the stove. Then, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and sliced shallots to sauté until fragrant.
Next, you add the prepared cold rice into the pan, then use spatula to stir evenly for about 5 minutes.
After frying the rice for 5 minutes, gradually add the beaten eggs into the rice pan and continue to stir evenly.
When the rice reaches a certain firmness, you gradually add all the stir-fried ingredients including carrots, green beans, shrimp, and squid, and stir for another 5 minutes.
Finally, you just need to season to taste and then turn off the stove, sprinkling a little pepper on top for fragrance.
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Finished Product
Seafood fried rice with fluffy and crispy grains, but not dry; the seafood retains its natural sweetness, without any fishy smell, and the vegetables are just cooked through, keeping their crunch.
You can prepare an additional bowl of chili soy sauce to enhance the flavor of the dish.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Shrimp
- When buying shrimp, you should choose those with flexible, shiny, smooth shells, intact, and with bright bodies.
- Choose those with heads and legs firmly attached to the body.
- Do not choose those with legs that have turned black.
- Do not choose those with loose heads and legs that are not firmly attached to the body.
How to choose fresh squid
- To buy fresh squid, you need to observe its color; you should choose those that are shiny. The brown part should be dark brown, while the body of the squid should be milky white.
- You should choose those that feel firm and elastic when you touch the body; when you remove your hand, it should not leave a dent.
- When selecting fresh squid, you need to observe the eyes; choose those with eyes that are not bulging out, and the eye color should be clear enough to see the pupil.
- Do not choose those with soft, mushy bodies, lacking elasticity, cloudy eyes, and any liquid oozing out.
How to remove the fishy smell from seafood
- Boil some tea leaves with water, then briefly dip the seafood in the pot for about 2 minutes. The seafood will no longer have a fishy smell and will not release water when cooked.
- After cleaning, soak the seafood in water mixed with diluted salt and a bit of white wine.
How to fry crispy delicious rice
- You can use leftover rice or freshly cooked rice to fry, however, leftover rice will make the fried rice fluffier and tastier.
- If using freshly cooked rice, it is best to use a new type of rice that is long-grained, fluffy, soft, and fragrant. If using sticky rice, add a little cooking oil while cooking so that the rice grains separate when cooked.
- Fry the rice over high heat and stir evenly and vigorously to achieve crispy, golden rice grains.
- Do not use too much oil when frying as it will make the rice greasy, heavy, and difficult to digest.
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