Hunan-Style Spicy Seafood Fried Rice
Fragrant fried rice loaded with shrimp, scallops, and vegetables, enlivened with Hunan chili sauce for a spicy seafood twist. This chinese-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs preferably day-old cooked jasmine rice, peeled and deveined shrimp, small, cleaned scallops for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups, preferably day-old cooked jasmine rice
- 8 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 6 oz, small, cleaned scallops
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 large, beaten egg
- 1/2 cup, diced carrots
- 1/2 cup, frozen green peas
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Hunan chili paste
- 3 stalks, chopped green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
Equipment for this recipe
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz shrimp and 6 oz scallops, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until just opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Pour in 2 beaten eggs and scramble until just set, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 3: Add 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, 1/2 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup frozen green peas, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the rice is heated through and vegetables are tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp Hunan chili paste, and 1/4 tsp white pepper, mixing thoroughly until the rice is evenly coated and aromatic.
- Step 5: Return cooked shrimp and scallops to the pan and fold in 3 chopped green onions and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook for another minute, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hunan-Style Spicy Seafood Fried Rice take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hunan-Style Spicy Seafood Fried Rice?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hunan-Style Spicy Seafood Fried Rice?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hunan-Style Spicy Seafood Fried Rice for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hunan-Style Spicy Seafood Fried Rice?
Chinese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
