Recipe-Shrimp Fried Rice

This one is not an experiment, but rather a staple in my kitchen.  It is my version of shrimp fried rice made at home.  Since I'm so much into coconut oil these days I've replaced the olive oil with coconut oil.  It doesn't alter the taste at all, but is a healthier option. 

I normally cook up an entire bag of uncooked shrimp that you can buy at any supermarket.  I either buy medium or large shrimp.  I remove the shell and clean the shrimp all the way to the tail.  There is still some bowel line in the tail and you really want to not eat that.

I place the cleaned shrimp on a cooking sheet and sprinkle the top only with old bay seafood seasoning and black pepper.  Place the seasoned side down in a heated oiled pan and season the other side.  Season the shrimp on one side only because the under part is wet and will wipe out the seasoning.  The beauty of these is a slight crust that is formed from the seasoning and oil.  Makes the finished product super yummy!   

After the shrimp is cooked and removed from the pan add the veggies.  I normally use a mixture of diced peppers and onion.  If frozen rice is used add it after the veggies are cooked to desired doneness.  Add a few splashes of soy sauce.  Add the shrimp back to heat through.

If using precooked rice add it at the very end.  Cook the shrimp..then veggies....add the soy sauce and shrimp to pan and stir.  Add in the cooked rice.  In this recipe I used Trader Joe's Brown Rice Medley.  I love the seeds in this rice!  However, prior to this I used the frozen vegetable fried rice by Trader Joe.

End result!  Super yummy!