Description
This Easy Shrimp Fried Rice transforms day-old rice and basic ingredients into a flavorful, satisfying one-pan meal in under 30 minutes. Packed with juicy shrimp, fluffy eggs, and colorful vegetables, it’s a perfect solution for busy weeknights or delicious leftovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes until bright pink and opaque, flipping halfway through
- Use slotted spoon to remove shrimp, leaving oils in pan. Set aside on plate
- Add frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Cook 2 minutes, stirring intermittently
- Add minced garlic, cook and stir for 1 minute until fragrant
- Push vegetables to one side, pour beaten eggs into other side. Scramble 3-4 minutes
- Stir in cooked shrimp, rice, and green onions until well mixed
- Drizzle with soy sauce, season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes until heated through
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture – freshly cooked rice can become mushy when stir-fried
- Don’t overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat
- Keep shrimp cooking time short to prevent them from becoming rubbery and tough
- Push ingredients to sides of pan when adding new components to maintain proper cooking zones
- Taste and adjust soy sauce gradually – you can always add more but can’t take it away
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
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