The Best Crab Fried Rice on a budget
This is my version of Crab fried rice which is quick and easy using simple everyday ingredients and real crab meat you can find when your on a budget.
How to Buy crab meat on a budget
Not to be confused with those orange and white sticks you find everywhere, real crab meat comes in a round tin package and usually stored in the seafood or chilled section at the grocery store.
These are usually more inexpensive pieces of meat in smaller portions. They average around £3 -£5 here in the UK, so if your on a budget like me, this is the best option for real crab meat at an affordable price. I used 100g tin of Ocean Isle Premium crab meat for £4 at my local Sainsbury’s Grocery.
If you are looking for large lump crab meat I suggest looking at a specialty grocer, fish market or online. You will get much larger lump crab and more quality portions however, these will definitely come at a cost.
How to make crab fried rice on a budget
First, season the crab meat. Place pan on medium heat, melt the butter then add your crab meat and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes or until flavors combine. Put a bit of crab meat aside to garnish your rice after its cooked.
In a separate pan, heat oil and place in your eggs. scramble the eggs and remove from pan. Add in scallions, onions and peppers. Cook until onions and peppers are near tender then add your rice, and frozen peas. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan.
Once the rice has incorporated well, add in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Use the remaining crab meat to garnish your rice.
Finally, finish it off with old bay and fresh herbs. I like to use fresh parsley and spring onion. This dish yields between 2 – 4 servings, depending on your portion sizes.
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Here’s my Crab Fried Rice on a Budget
This quick and easy crab fried rice calls for simple everyday ingredients and real crab meat you can find on a budget.
Place pan on medium heat, melt the butter then add your crab meat and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes or until flavors combine.
Put a bit of crab meat aside to garnish your rice after its cooked.
In a separate pan, heat oil and place in your eggs. scramble the eggs and remove from pan. Add in scallions, onions and peppers.
Cook until onions and peppers are near tender then add your rice, and frozen peas. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan.
Once the rice has incorporated well, add in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Use the remaining crab meat to garnish your rice. Finish it off with old bay and fresh herbs. I like to use fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Directions
Place pan on medium heat, melt the butter then add your crab meat and seasonings. Cook for 5 minutes or until flavors combine.
Put a bit of crab meat aside to garnish your rice after its cooked.
In a separate pan, heat oil and place in your eggs. scramble the eggs and remove from pan. Add in scallions, onions and peppers.
Cook until onions and peppers are near tender then add your rice, and frozen peas. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan.
Once the rice has incorporated well, add in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Use the remaining crab meat to garnish your rice. Finish it off with old bay and fresh herbs. I like to use fresh parsley.
I definitely plan to try this!! Oddly enough, I have some crab in my refrigerator too! I also have some crab legs that I can add to it!
Yasss I love giving ideas LOL I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for commenting!
Crab & Rice Easily my two favorite things! This recipe made my heart sing. Thanks for sharing!!
Mine too! Glad you like it and thanks for Commenting!
I going to look for canned crab next time I go to the grocery store – you have inspired me!
Try it out! It’s smaller portions but I couldn’t complain with that price! Thanks for commenting!
We made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! My Husband and i tore this recipe!
This recipe looks absolutely yummy 🤤… putting it on my list to try
Amazing! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for commenting!
I absolutely love crab and decided to try a new way of preparing it using this recipe! Thanks so much!
Thanks for commenting! Glad i could give you more options.
So easy and quick to make. It was a hit with everyone, even the kiddos!
Thanks so much for your comment! Glad they enjoyed it!
This crab fried rice looks great! I live in the US and I’ve never had any trouble finding canned (or fresh) crab where I live. I agree with you, I think canned crab is just as good and much more convenient for recipes! I can’t wait to try this one! Thank you for posting!
Thanks so much! Crab meat is so accessible here but very expensive for the large juicy lump meat. I was happy to see good quality for under £5! Thanks for commenting!