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shrimp fried rice

A delicious and quick shrimp fried rice recipe packed with flavor and nutrients, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Seafood
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or frozen
Rice
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably day-old
Vegetables
  • 1 cup peas and carrots, frozen
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced for garnish
Sauces and Oils
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Eggs
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Prepare all ingredients: chop vegetables, beat eggs, and measure sauces.
Cooking
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same wok, add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add peas and carrots, stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Push vegetables to the side, pour in beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked.
  6. Add cooked rice, shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Stir-fry everything together for 3-4 minutes.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it is drier and prevents clumping.