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Shrimp Fried Rice

Irresistible Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe Ready in 25 Minutes

A quick and delicious shrimp fried rice packed with flavors. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup peas and carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining oil to the pan. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add peas and carrots, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  6. Add cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir well.
  7. Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
  8. Add cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs back to the pan. Toss everything together.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture.
  • You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste if needed.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

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