Shrimp Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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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
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Calories
330 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Shrimp Fried Rice
Description
In this recipe, peeled and deveined shrimp is seasoned and cooked in vegetable oil until pink and opaque, then kept warm. Onions and carrots are sautéed separately until softened, followed by a brief addition of garlic for aroma. Eggs are scrambled in the same pan with seasoning, adding richness and texture.
Cooked white rice, shrimp, and vegetables are combined, then flavored with soy sauce and toasted sesame oil for umami and aroma. The dish is stirred gently until heated through. Sliced green onions are sprinkled on top to add color and a mild sharpness.
This shrimp fried rice makes a satisfying main or side dish, easily adapting to use leftover rice and incorporating fresh vegetables. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided use
- 3/4 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup peas thawed, frozen
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 3 cups white rice long grain, cooked
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan, along with the onion and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan, then cover to keep warm.
- Pour the remaining teaspoon of oil into the pan; add the eggs and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the rice, shrimp, reserved cooked veggies and peas to the pan. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined and warmed through, 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle green onions over the top, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 330kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 296mg | 99% |
| Sodium | 1460mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2855IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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