5 from 3 votes
Shrimp Fried Rice
Made with kitchen staples, this Shrimp Fried Rice is an easy recipe that rivals your go-to takeout joint. Made in one skillet, this fried rice with shrimp is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
505 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 340 grams Shrimp
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 dash white pepper less than 1 tsp
For Everything Else
- 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil divide by the tablespoon, use as needed
- 1 onion diced
- 4-5 talks green onions diced, whites and green separated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 egg beaten
- 4 cups rice cooked
- 1 cup peas frozen
Instructions
- Combine the shrimp, cornstarch soy sauce, and oil. Marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- In a large skillet over high heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp until they’re golden and cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and add the diced onion and sliced white parts of the green onions. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes before adding the minced garlic. Saute for another minute before pushing everything to one side of the pan.
- Add more vegetable oil if needed. Add the beaten eggs to the empty half of the skillet and scramble them. Mix together the scrambled eggs and aromatics.
- Add the cooked rice and sauce. Mix until the rice is fully coated in the sauce.
- Add the shrimp and frozen peas to the skillet and mix until everything is combined. Garnish with some green onions before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
505kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
230mg
(77%)
Sodium
1197mg
(50%)
Potassium
408mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
729IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 505kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 230mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1197mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 729IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.