Shrimp Fried Rice
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Shrimp Fried Rice
Description
The Shrimp Fried Rice recipe brings together shrimp, vegetables like carrot, corn, peas, and aromatic ingredients including garlic, onion, and green onions. The shrimp are cooked first until just pink, then set aside to preserve their tenderness. The vegetables and aromatics are sautéed until softened, followed by the addition of cooked rice and a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and white pepper. The rice absorbs the flavorful seasoning as it heats through, then the shrimp are folded back in to finish the dish. This method ensures the shrimp remain juicy and the vegetables retain some bite within a savory, well-seasoned rice dish.
Serving the shrimp fried rice immediately after cooking is best to preserve the optimal texture of the ingredients. It can be enjoyed as a standalone meal or alongside other dishes. The balance of umami from the soy sauce and subtle warmth from the ground ginger provide a layered flavor profile without being overpowering. The inclusion of sesame oil adds a subtle nuttiness that complements the shrimp and vegetables well.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 carrot peeled and diced
- ½ cup corn frozen
- ½ cup peas frozen
- 3 cups rice cooked
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger powder and white pepper; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
- Add garlic and onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring often, until onions have become translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in carrot, corn and peas, and cook, stirring constantly, until vegetables are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in rice, green onions and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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