Fluffy eggs with organic rice, shrimp, and crispy parsley
A quick, umami-packed dish of fluffy scrambled eggs with juicy shrimp, served over organic rice and topped with crispy deep-fried parsley.
What you need
How Maurice does it
- 1
Cook the rice: bring 500 ml water to a boil in a pot, add the rice and a pinch of salt, then simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain if needed.
- 2
Season the cooked rice with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- 4
Add the chopped garlic to the shrimp and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove shrimp and garlic from the pan and set aside.
- 5
In a small pot, bring 500 ml water to a boil. Add the chopped parsley and blanch for 30 seconds, then drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain well and pat dry.
- 6
Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Fry the blanched parsley for 30-60 seconds until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 7
In a bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously until light and frothy.
- 8
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp sunflower oil and the butter, swirling to melt and coat the pan.
- 9
Pour the whisked eggs into the pan. Let them set slightly, then gently scramble with a whisk or spatula.
- 10
When the eggs are still slightly runny, add the cooked shrimp and garlic. Continue to scramble until the eggs are just set and fluffy. Season with black pepper.
- 11
To serve, place the seasoned rice on a plate. Top with the scrambled eggs and shrimp. Add the crispy parsley on top.
- 12
Drizzle with dark liquid (soy sauce or balsamic vinegar) and enjoy immediately.
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