Best 2 Crispy Rice With Shrimp Bacon And Corn Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this delectable Crispy Rice with Shrimp, Bacon, and Corn. This vibrant dish is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring crispy rice as its foundation, topped with succulent shrimp, crispy bacon, sweet corn, and an aromatic combination of herbs and spices.

Accompanying this main course are three equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with zesty lime dressing, a flavorful Tomatillo Salsa bursting with tangy tomatillos and cilantro, and a creamy Avocado Crema to add a cooling richness to the dish. Whether you're seeking a satisfying meal or an impressive dish to share at your next gathering, this Crispy Rice with Shrimp, Bacon, and Corn, along with its accompanying recipes, is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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CRISPY FRIED RICE WITH BACON AND CABBAGE

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This easy, hearty weeknight meal gets a lot of its brawny richness from just a small amount of bacon. The soft, wilted cabbage lends sweetness, while the kimchi (a nod toward bokkeumbap) zips things up. The secret to getting a crackling, crunchy texture is letting the rice sit in the hot oil without touching it until it browns, but using leftover rice also helps. (As the rice dries out, it crisps more easily.) If you're starting from scratch, just cook 2 cups of dry rice to yield the 6 cups of cooked rice called for here. Then spread the rice out on a baking sheet and let it cool and dehydrate a bit before frying. Be sure to have everything ready and near the stove when before you start. The cooking goes fast, and there won't be any time to prepare ingredients once you get going.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories weekday, grains and rice, main course

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or sunflower, plus more as needed
3 slices thick-cut bacon, in 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 ounces)
1 small bunch scallions, whites and greens separated, sliced
4 cups shredded cabbage (from about 1/2 small head)
Salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups cooked rice, white or brown, preferably day-old
2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce, plus more as needed
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more as needed
1/2 cup kimchi, drained and chopped, plus more for serving if you like
1/2 cup green peas (thawed, if frozen)
4 fried eggs, for serving (optional)
Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling (optional)

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons oil until almost smoking. Stir in bacon, and cook, stirring constantly, until bacon is golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl, leaving as much oil in the skillet as you can.
Add scallion whites to the pan. Cook until soft, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes. If the pan looks dry, drizzle in a little more oil, then stir in cabbage and a pinch of salt. Cook, continuing to stir frequently, until cabbage is soft, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook until fragrant, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the bacon.
Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to skillet and raise heat to high. Add rice, and a large pinch of salt, then toss thoroughly to coat with oil. Spread out rice in an even layer along the bottom (and sides if in a wok), and drizzle fish sauce and soy sauce over. Let rice sit until sizzling stops and it starts to crackle and crisp, 1 to 4 minutes. Toss, taste, and add more fish sauce or soy sauce if necessary.
Fold in bacon mixture, kimchi and peas, then transfer to plates. Top with scallion greens, more kimchi to taste, and fried eggs, if using. Drizzle everything with sesame oil and soy sauce, if you like, and serve immediately.

COCONUT RICE WITH SHRIMP AND CORN

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This summery, one-pot dish has everything you need: fresh shrimp nestled in creamy coconut rice, with pops of summer corn and basil. Lime cuts through the richness and adds some bright tartness. To easily shave corn kernels off the cob, lay your cob flat on your cutting board. With a chef's knife, lob off one side. Rotate the cob so that the flat side is on the cutting board and repeat, running around all four sides. Frozen wild shrimp is an excellent weeknight staple, as it thaws and cooks quickly. You can always keep it on hand and thaw just as much as you need, which ensures optimal freshness.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories dinner, seafood

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 1/2 cups corn kernels, fresh (from 2 cobs) or frozen
1 lime, zested, then sliced into wedges
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving

Steps:

In a large, heavy pot, heat coconut oil over medium. Add the onion, ginger and jalapeño and season with the 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
Add the rice and sauté for another minute. Then stir in the coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer but avoid scorching.
Stir in the shrimp and corn, cover again, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is cooked through and the rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. (Add more water by 1/2 cups throughout cooking as needed if the water has been absorbed, but the rice is still too firm.)
Remove from the heat and stir in the lime zest and basil; season to taste with salt. Serve immediately with lime wedges and topped with more basil.

Tips:

To achieve the perfect crispy rice, use day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and will not crisp up properly.
Press the rice firmly into the pan when forming the cakes. This will help them hold together better.
Be patient when cooking the rice cakes. It takes a few minutes for them to get crispy, so don't rush the process.
Once the rice cakes are crispy, remove them from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack. This will help them stay crispy.
Feel free to experiment with different toppings for your crispy rice cakes. Some popular options include avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Crispy rice with shrimp, bacon, and corn is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy rice cakes are a great way to use up leftover rice, and the shrimp, bacon, and corn add a lot of flavor and texture. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!