Description
A delightful and flavorful dish, Crab Fried Rice combines the perfect balance of savory crab meat, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick meal or side dish, offering a taste of the sea with every bite. The addition of lime juice and soy sauce brings a tangy and umami flavor, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
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Vegetables & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce, more or less to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped (optional)
Main Ingredient
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 (6-ounce) can lump crab, drained
- 1 lime, juiced
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Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables
Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, chopped onion, and shredded carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. - Sauté garlic
Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t burn. - Cook the rice and vegetables
Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the vegetable mixture. Stir-fry the rice and veggies together, allowing them to warm through. Continue cooking if you prefer a crispy, golden texture for the rice. - Scramble the eggs
Push the rice and vegetables to the side of the skillet to create a space in the center. Pour in the lightly beaten eggs. Let them cook while scrambling them with a spatula. Once fully cooked, incorporate the scrambled eggs into the rice mixture. - Add crab and seasonings
Add the drained lump crab meat to the skillet and mix it evenly into the fried rice. Stir in soy sauce and lime juice, tossing everything together. Season the dish with onion powder, Kosher salt, and cracked black pepper according to taste. - Garnish and serve
If desired, sprinkle chopped green onions on top for freshness, and serve your crab fried rice hot!
Notes
- For the best texture, use leftover or chilled rice, as fresh rice can be too soft and clumpy for fried rice.
- To enhance the flavor, try using fresh lump crab meat instead of canned.
- Adjust soy sauce and lime juice based on personal preference for saltiness and tanginess.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
