Surf and Turf Fried Rice (Shrimp and Steak)

45 mins Prep Time

30 mins Cook Time

Written By

Nadia Boachie

Fried rice is the perfect way to use leftover rice and veggies in the fridge! You can step up your fried rice game by adding some extra proteins on the side with this surf and turf fried rice. This recipe is composed of three recipes amalgamated into one. It is not as difficult as it looks and once you make this dish, it will impress friends and family alike. It is essentially a basic fried rice recipe (extremely customizable), buttery garlic shrimp and perfectly cooked New York strip (or your steak of choice). Check this recipe out if you are looking for a new dinner idea!

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Ingredients

Mushroom Fried Rice

2 cups diced mushrooms (like portobello)
1/2 onion diced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with a pinch of kosher salt
4 scallions (white and green), thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
Pinch of red chili flakes
1 tsp fresh ginger (minced and peeled)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
3 cups cooked long-grain rice (day old rice)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup to 1 cup frozen peas or diced carrot (optional)

Shrimp

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)

Steak

1 New York striploin steak
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper
2 tbsp butter
1 fresh thyme sprig
1 fresh rosemary sprig

Directions

Mushroom Fried Rice

5 Steps

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a well-seasoned wok or large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the pan.
Step 2

Add onions to pan and sautée until softened and translucent. Add mushrooms and sautée until cooked. Remove onions and mushrooms into a small bowl and set aside.
Step 3

Pour eggs into pan and scramble until just done. Remove into a small bowl and set aside.
Step 4

Wipe out pan with paper towel and heat remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil over high heat. Add scallions and any desired veggies and stir fry for one to two minutes. Add the onions, mushrooms and eggs back into the pan. Add chili, garlic, and ginger, stir fry for 1 minute more. Add soy sauce, sesame oil and rice and stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Steak

9 Steps

Step 1

Remove steak from refrigerator and pat dry with paper towel. Salt liberally on all sides and let rest at room temperature for one hour to come to room temperature.
Step 2

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 3

Place cast iron skillet on stove and heat up on medium before beginning to cook (roughly 5 minutes).
Step 4

Add oil to pan, swirl to coat and turn to high heat.
Step 5

Season steak on all sides with freshly cracked black pepper and place steak down in pan.
Step 6

Cook for 3 minutes. Flip steak.
Step 7

Add butter, minced garlic, thyme sprig and rosemary sprig to the pan. Baste the steaks with the melted butter for 3 minutes.
Step 8

Remove skillet from stove and place in preheated oven for 2 to 4 minutes, depending on desired doneness (3 minutes will yield a medium steak).
Step 9

Remove skillet from oven and place on stove. Cover and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes then slice

Shrimp

3 Steps

Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring often until it just begins to turn pink.
Step 2

Stir in the minced garlic, remaining butter, red chili flakes and parsley, continue to cook until the shrimp is fully pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice (optional).
Step 3

Serve steak and shrimp over fried rice and enjoy this indulgent feast!