SHRIMP FRIED RICE

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1 lb. medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 teaspoons Emeril's Essence
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced green onion bottoms
• 6 cups cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops

Preparation

Step 1

Place shrimp in a medium bowl and add the Essence, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.

Heat the wok over medium-high heat, add the peanut oil and sesame oil and swirl to coat. Be sure to use pot holders or oven mitts as the cast iron will thoroughly heat through even the handles. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic ginger and green onion bottoms and cook for 30 seconds. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the precooked rice, green peas, soy sauce, sugar and green onion tops and cook, constantly stirring until heated through and well blended, 4-5 minutes.