Seafood Fried Rice

Seafood Fried Rice - if you love seafood and love fried rice, this is the dish for you! Mix of fish and seafood stir fried with rice and veggies - perfect meal for any time of the week!

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• Types of Fish to use
• Shrimp vs. Prawns
• How to cook Seafood Fried Rice (Step by Step)
• Storage & Reheat
• Frequently asked questions
• Seafood Fried Rice Recipe
• More Delicious Asian Seafood Recipes
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For this dish we use a mix of shrimp and fish. There are many types of fish you can try. This time we are using grouper but salmon is also a great choice.

Types of Fish to use

There are lots of types of fish we use in Asian cooking, here are just some of the ones we like to use when we are making homemade fish dishes:

Grouper

Grouper is a lean, moist, mild flavor fish. It's got large flakes and a firm texture. The Red Grouper has has a slightly sweet flavor than Black Grouper. We use this fish a lot!

Cod

Cod is a mild and somewhat buttery white fish. It's got pretty delicate and flaky flesh - which is awesome when there's a lot of sauce in the dish! It goes all in the crevices!

Sea Bass

Sea bass is another good white fish for Asian cooking. Similar to cod - sea bass also is a mild, slightly sweet, white fish. It's flesh is described as moist moist, buttery, and tender.

Flounder

Flounder is also a mild white fish - it is more delicate so if you want to cook with this fish, you may want to be more gentle or else it could easily fall apart. But outside of that it it is also similar to cod and sea bass - slightly sweet and mild.

Salmon

Salmon has a rich, fatty, and buttery flavor profile. While it does have a distant taste, it somehow still works with a lot of dishes, and does not clash - and adds an additional layer of flavor to everything!

BTW if you just want to make some salmon fried rice I got you! Here's my salmon fried rice recipe!

Pomfret

Pomfret is actually may different types of marine fish species. It is a fish that is very popular to eat in South Asia and India. It is also a dish you can find in Chinese cuisine. It's not hard to see why so many people like it - its fish meat is soft and buttery when cooked!

Mackerel

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of pelagic fish. Mackerel contains more calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and potassium. On the other hand, tuna is higher in phosphorus and copper and lower in sodium. Taste wise it has been described to be similar to tuna, but I think it's actually tastier!

Tuna

A tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini. The Thunnini includes15 species across five genera. Tuna has a buttery and creamy taste combined with a salty and umami flavor.

Shrimp vs. Prawns

Shrimp and Prawns are actually two different animals, however, there is a lot of confusion between Shrimp vs. Prawns, and it's partly because different regions use different names.

In the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, the name "prawn" is usually used to describe both prawns and shrimp.

While in North America, the name "shrimp" is used more frequently, and the name "prawn" is used to describe larger species.

Shrimp and prawns come from different branches of the crustacean family tree. Shrimp are members of the pleocyemata suborder, and prawns are part of the dendrobranchiata suborder. They have a few differences in anatomy.

Prawns' shell segments overlap down their abdomen, and so they can't be as flexible as shrimp. Prawns are usually also larger in size.

In general though, folks use these words interchangeably. If you're looking for just shrimp fried rice - here's my shrimp fried rice recipe here!

How to cook Seafood Fried Rice (Step by Step)

First, gather your ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon cooking oil, separated
• 6 oz fish, cooked
• 6 oz raw shrimp, tails and shells removed, deveined
• 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (corn, peas, carrots, etc.)
• 2 cups of cooked rice
• 2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 2 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Green onions, chopped

In a cooking pan or wok, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil, shrimp, and ham. Stir fry until shrimp is no longer translucent, and remove from heat.

In a large wok or frying pan, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil and cook fish over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, then flip it to cook the other side for another 2 minutes.

Remove the fish from the skillet and use a fork and knife to tear it in to large chunks.

Add 1 tablespoon cooking oil, garlic and mixed veggies in to wok and cook for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally.

With the spatula, move vegetables to one side of the skillet, if the pan is dry go ahead and add a little more oil. Then add the beaten eggs to the other side, and stir it to scramble. I actually usually just crack the eggs in to the pan and then scramble to skip beating the eggs resulting in an extra bowl to wash 🙂

Add the fish and shrimp back in to cooking pan, along with rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using) sesame oil, and salt to taste, and stir fry everything to blend together. Cook for about 3 more minutes.

Sprinkle chopped green onions on top (optional), remove from heat and serve!

Storage & Reheat

• Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Best enjoyed fresh; freezing changes the texture of the rice and seafood.
• Reheat: Heat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Add a splash of water or broth if rice feels dry. Microwave in 1-minute intervals if short on time.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use only shrimp (or only fish)?
Yes! You can use just shrimp, just fish, or mix in scallops, crab, or squid. Adjust cooking times as needed.

What's the best rice for fried rice?
Day-old jasmine rice is ideal, but any medium- or long-grain rice works well. Avoid freshly cooked rice, which can get mushy.

Can I make this spicy?
Absolutely! Add sliced chili peppers, a spoonful of chili paste, or drizzle chili oil for extra heat. One of my fave things to add to fried rice is some Sriracha!

More Delicious Asian Seafood Recipes

• Stir Fry Clams with Basil, Ginger, and Scallions - Light and flavorful with Thai basil and ginger, perfect with hot rice.
• Red Braised Fish Fillet - A classic Chinese and Taiwanese dish made with fish simmered in rice wine, soy sauce, ginger, scallions, and chili bean paste for bold, rich flavor.
• Shrimp and Onion Stir Fry - Plump shrimp and sweet onions stir-fried together simply with just a touch of seasoning. A household favorite that's quick and delicious!
• Seafood Stir Fry with Shrimp and Squid - A Chinese-style stir fry with tender shrimp and squid, cooked quickly with ginger, onion, and scallions for fresh, light flavor.

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