This Crab Fried Rice elevates the classic takeout dish into something truly special with sweet, delicate crab meat that adds luxury to every bite. Fluffy rice gets perfectly crispy edges as it stir-fries, while scrambled eggs add richness and green onions provide a fresh pop of color and mild bite. The combination of soy sauce, aromatic sesame oil, and bright lime juice creates a balanced flavor profile that lets the crab’s natural sweetness shine through, making this a restaurant-quality dish you can easily master at home.
If you’re drawn to these elegant seafood flavors, you’ll absolutely love our Lemon Butter Lobster Risotto with its similar luxurious appeal. For another crab-centered favorite, try the Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque that brings the same premium seafood experience in a rich, creamy format.
Crab Fried Rice
Crab Fried Rice features tender fresh crab meat stir-fried with fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and green onions in a savory blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice.
4
servings15
minutes20
minutes450
kcal35
minutesIngredients
2.5 cups cooked white rice
1 cup fresh crab meat
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
to taste salt
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the beaten eggs to the pan and scramble them gently until they are just set. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the rice and stir-fry for about 5 minutes. Ensure the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
- Return the scrambled eggs to the pan. Add crab meat, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Ensure everything is well mixed and heated.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions or lime wedges if desired.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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