Shrimp Fried Rice

Fried rice is one of the most popular dishes in China, where rice is enjoyed daily by many, as well as in Chinese restaurants all over the world. It’s an economical dish which is a great way to use up leftover cooked rice and pretty much anything goes when making fried rice recipes.

The whole family will find this dish to be even better than its restaurant equivalent, thanks to the fresh flavors, and you can make this in mere minutes, making it ideal for those busy weeknights.

Shrimp fried rice is a great dish to prepare if you’re in the mood for Chinese fare and you want seafood. Hot, satisfying rice, juicy shrimp and tender vegetables pair with the best and most authentic spices to make this tasty dish.

This dish is best made with leftover rice because it stays firm, whereas freshly cooked rice will go a bit soggy.

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Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This is such an easy dish to make and you can add any veggies to it you want. Shrimp cook quickly and so do the veggies, and you can take your pick from any fresh herbs you want to finish the dish off with.

How to Serve It:

Serve this hot, as soon as it’s ready, either just as it is or alongside other Chinese favorites.

Ingredients:

• oil
• minced garlic
• shrimp
• cooked white rice
• peas and carrots
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• egg
• green onions

How to make Shrimp Fried Rice:

Step 1. Wash and rinse your shrimp and set to the side.

Step 2. Cook your white rice as directed, and set it to the side.

Step 3. Place a medium skillet over medium heat, and add the oil and minced garlic.

Step 4. Stir the garlic for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5. Add the peas mixture and shrimp to the saute pan and toss to combine, cook for 5 minutes.

Step 6. In a small bowl add your sesame oil and soy sauce, and stir to combine.

Step 7. Stir in the white rice and soy sauce sesame mixture.

Step 8. Sauté for 4 minutes.

Step 9. Push rice shrimp mixture to one side of the skillet.

Step 10. Add the egg to the saute pan and stir the egg constantly until almost fully cooked, then fold into rice mixture.

Step 11. Garnish with green onions.

Shrimp fried rice is an easy dish which you can make in mere minutes. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover cooked rice, and you can add any vegetables you want. It’s a nice way to use up any vegetables beyond their prime in the fridge,.

Shrimp Fried Rice

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 5

This quick and easy Shrimp Fried Rice recipe is perfect for those nights when you need a delicious meal on the table in a hurry. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover white rice you might have.

4.42 from 24 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. mince garlic
• 1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 2 cups of frozen peas and carrots, defrosted
• 2 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 2 tbsp. Sliced green onions

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Instructions

• Wash and rinse your shrimp and set to the side.
• Cook your white rice as directed, set to the side.
• Place a medium skillet over medium heat, and add the oil and minced garlic.
• Stir for the garlic 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the peas mixture and shrimp in the saute pan and toss to combine, cook for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl add your sesame oil and soy sauce , stir to combine.
• Stir in the white rice and soy sauce sesame mixture.
• Sauté for 4 minutes.
• Push rice shrimp mixture to one side of the skillet.
• Add the egg to the saute pan and stir the egg constantly until almost fully cooked, then fold into rice mixture.
• Garnish with green onions.
• ENJOY!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g

Author: Laura

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Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for a couple of days in the fridge.

Variations and Substitutions:

The great thing about shrimp fried rice recipes is you can mix and match what you use in them. This recipe suggests peas, carrots and green onion but you can use any fresh vegetables you want, such as sliced fresh mushrooms or canned or frozen corn kernels. Use coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce if you like, or add a small pinch of Chinese 5-spice powder.

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