Philippine-Inspired Shrimp Adobo and Garlic Fried Rice with Calamansi Aioli

Allergens

Shrimp, Eggs, Soy (contains soy)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, freshly ground
• 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Calamansi Aioli (see recipe below)
• Chopped green onions, for garnish Calamansi Aioli:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons calamansi juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. For the Shrimp Adobo:
2. In a large pan, combine vinegar, soy sauce, water, half of the garlic, brown sugar, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add shrimp and cook until pink and curled, about 3 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. For the Garlic Fried Rice:
4. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté remaining garlic until fragrant.
5. Add cooked jasmine rice and stir to combine with the garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until rice is heated through.
6. Make a well in the center of the rice and pour beaten eggs. Scramble eggs, then mix with rice. Season with salt and pepper. To Serve:
7. Place a scoop of garlic fried rice on each plate, followed by shrimp adobo. Drizzle calamansi aioli over the dish.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors in this Filipino-inspired meal is sure to excite your taste buds, with the tangy calamansi aioli providing a perfect balance to the rich shrimp adobo and garlic fried rice.

Notes

You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less black pepper to taste.