Print

Flavorful Hibachi Shrimp Recipe with Garlic Butter and Fried Rice

hibachi shrimp recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy hibachi-style shrimp dish cooked in garlic butter, served over savory fried rice with vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with bold flavors.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen; wild-caught if possible)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (about 600g) cold cooked white rice (day-old rice preferred)
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup peas (frozen is fine)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, extra chopped green onions, fresh lemon squeeze

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced carrots and peas; cook until just tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add green onions and stir for another minute.
  3. Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour beaten eggs on the other side and scramble gently until just set. Stir everything together.
  4. Add cold cooked rice to the skillet. Break up clumps and pour in soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until heated through and slightly crisp on edges. Adjust salt if needed.
  5. In a separate small pan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently, stirring often, until fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add seasoned shrimp to the garlic butter. Sauté 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Toss cooked shrimp and garlic butter sauce with fried rice. Mix gently to coat evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best fried rice texture. Melt butter slowly to develop nutty flavor and avoid burnt garlic. Do not overcrowd pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper sear. Adjust soy sauce gradually to control sodium. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.

Nutrition

Keywords: hibachi shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, fried rice, easy dinner, quick shrimp recipe, Japanese style, weeknight meal

Find it online: https://hungermind.com/flavorful-hibachi-shrimp-recipe-with-garlic-butter-and-fried-rice-easy-steps/