Scallop Fried Rice Recipe

A serving of scallop fried rice with scallions.

5 from 1 vote

Scallop fried rice is an easy and mouthwatering recipe that is perfect for seafood lovers. It consists of fresh bay scallops stir-fried with chewy rice, mixed with crunch vegetables, and tossed in an umami stir fry sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 408kcal

Author: Clara

Ingredients

Fried Rice

5 oz Bay Scallops
¼ cup Brown Rice
1 clove Garlic
¼ Yellow Onion
1 Egg
Scallions (For garnish)

Seasonings

1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Fish Sauce
1 teaspoon Chili Oil

Instructions

Prepare the rice – Start by preparing the rice according to the package directions. To optimize for the best fried rice texture, make the rice the night before and set it in the fridge.
Prepare the scallops – Soak scallops in salt water for 15-30 minutes before cooking, then rinse and pat dry to ensure proper searing and to avoid excess water release.
Gather and cut the vegetables – Gather the vegetables and aromatics. Cut the carrots into bite-sized chunks. Mince the garlic and onion.
Cook the scallops – In a skillet, spray cooking spray and add the scallops in a single layer, seasoning with salt if desired. Cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook the scallops, as they will become overly chewy. Once the scallops are done cooking, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
Sauté the aromatics and paste – Spray cooking spray and sauté the garlic, onions, carrots, and corn. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring the vegetables around constantly so as to prevent burning.
Add the rice and seasonings – Add the rice, soy sauce, and fish sauce into the skilled and stir the mixture together thoroughly.
Add the egg – Move the fried rice mixture to the side and crack in the egg on the other side. When the egg starts to become opaque, break up the egg and mix it into the fried rice. Bring in the scallops and mix in thoroughly.
Garnish and serve – Garnish with scallions and chili flakes and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions and Variations

Switch up the rice type – This dish can be made with white rice, jasmine rice, or any rice of choice.

With Shrimp and Scallop – Use shrimp to mix up the proteins and make this a delicious seafood-laden fried rice.

Expert Tips

Optimize the Texture and Flavor Of The Rice – The key to optimizing the texture of the rice is to make it a day or two in advance and keep it in the fridge overnight.

Don't overcook the scallops –The texture will become rubbery and chewy. Remove the scallops from the pan as soon as they become opaque and only add them back in at the end.

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