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Better than Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice
4.8 from 62 votes

Better than Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

Better than Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice combines cooked shrimp, day-old rice, vegetables, scrambled eggs, and soy sauce for a savory and satisfying dish. The shrimp is quickly cooked with sesame and vegetable oils, then mixed with sautéed onions, peas, carrots, and eggs. This stir-fried rice delivers a balance of textures and flavors, making a flavorful home-cooked alternative to restaurant fried rice.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 Tablespoon sesame oil divided
  • 3 cups rice cooked
  • 1 small white onion chopped
  • 1 cup pea thawed, frozen
  • 1 cup carrot thawed, frozen
  • 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
  • 3 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 Tablespoon green onion optional, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Add vegetable oil, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil and shrimp to the skillet and salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add white onion and peas and carrots and fry until tender. Slide the onion, peas and carrots to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side.
  3. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mix.
  4. Add the rice and shrimp to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour the soy sauce and 1 Tablespoons sesame oil on top. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined. Add chopped green onions if desired.
  5. *Use day old cold cooked rice for best results. If you don't have precooked rice, it is just fine to cook the rice the same day.

Notes

  • Use day-old cold cooked rice for best texture and to prevent clumping during frying.
  • If precooked rice is not available, freshly cooked rice can be used but may be less firm.
  • Quickly cook the shrimp until just opaque to retain tenderness.
  • Adding green onions is optional but adds fresh flavor and color.

Nutrition Information

Calories 129kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 715mg (30%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 129

% Daily Value*

Calories 129kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 715mg 30%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.