Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Delicious and easy shrimp fried rice recipe that combines cold rice, plump shrimp, and fresh vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection. This dish is bursting with flavor and can be on your table in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, cook the shrimp in vegetable oil until no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables and Eggs: In the same skillet, cook the onion, peas, and carrots until tender. Push the veggies to the side and scramble the eggs on the other side. Combine with the veggies.
- Finish the Fried Rice: Increase heat, add rice and cooked shrimp. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet with a splash of soy sauce if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 736mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 133mg
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