Description
This Crab Fried Rice is a quick and easy seafood dish that’s packed with flavor. Tender crab meat, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables are stir-fried together in sesame oil and seasoned with soy sauce and lime juice for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 (6-ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, onion, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Garlic and Rice: Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the cooked rice and stir-fry until heated through.
- Scramble Eggs: Make a well in the center of the rice mixture. Pour the beaten eggs into the well and scramble them until cooked. Mix the scrambled eggs into the rice.
- Add Crab and Seasonings: Stir in the drained crabmeat, soy sauce, and lime juice. Toss to combine. Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old rice for fried rice. It has less moisture and will fry up better.
- You can adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as peas, corn, or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
