Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp fried rice loaded with tender shrimp, crisp veggies, and savory seasonings—better than takeout in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), thawed
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté onions for 2 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add Vegetables: Toss in the mixed vegetables, stir-frying for 3 minutes until tender.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour in the eggs, scrambling until fully cooked.
- Stir-Fry the Rice: Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Season & Combine: Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Return the shrimp to the pan, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use cold rice: Day-old, chilled rice fries up better, preventing a mushy texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste: Start with less soy sauce and add more if needed for the perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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