If you’re a fan of dining out but love the cozy feeling of enjoying a meal at home, then creating your own copycat versions of restaurant dishes is the perfect solution. Recreating your favorite restaurant recipes in your own kitchen allows you to customize flavors, control ingredients, and enjoy the satisfaction of a delicious meal made with your own hands. In this article, we’re sharing a collection of 50 copycat restaurant recipes to inspire your culinary adventures at home.
**50 Copycat Restaurant Recipes 2**
**Ingredients:**
– Chicken Fried Rice:
– 2 cups cooked white rice
– 1 chicken breast, chopped
– 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
– 2 eggs, beaten
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tbsp sesame oil
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– Bloomin’ Onion:
– 1 large onion
– 1 cup flour
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
– Oil for frying
– Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta:
– 8 oz spaghetti
– 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Zest of 1 lemon
– Juice of 1 lemon
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. **Chicken Fried Rice:**
1. In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
2. Push the chicken to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until cooked, then mix with the chicken.
3. Add in the frozen peas and carrots, cooked white rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken fried rice!
2. **Bloomin’ Onion:**
1. Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the onion into wedges, but leave the base intact.
3. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper.
4. Dip the onion into the seasoned flour, making sure to coat all the crevices.
5. Gently shake off excess flour and carefully lower the onion into the hot oil.
6. Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
3. **Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta:**
1. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque.
4. Toss in the cooked spaghetti, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
6. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
Creating copycat restaurant recipes at home is not only fun but also a great way to enjoy your favorite dishes without leaving your house. Whether you’re looking to recreate a special meal you enjoyed dining out or simply want to explore new flavors, these recipes are sure to inspire your culinary creativity. Try them out and let your inner chef shine!
