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Shrimp Fried Rice
This shrimp fried rice recipe is loaded with flavor and fresh veggies for a healthier alternative to take out. Ready to enjoy in 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 501 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 bunch scallions thinly sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1 1-inch knob ginger peeled and finely chopped
- 4 cups cooked brown rice day old rice is ideal
- 4 large eggs whisked
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup soy sauce or more to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- crushed red pepper for serving
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and generously salt all over.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until opaque and slightly pink, 2 minutes per side. Remove with tongs and set aside on a plate.
- In same pan, add remaining tablespoon olive oil. Add scallions, reserving some greens for garnish, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened and fragrant, 3 minutes. Add rice and eggs and cook until egg is cooked through, 3 minutes. Add carrots, peas, soy sauce, and sesame oil and mix to combine.
- Add shrimp back and season rice to taste with more soy sauce and black pepper, as needed. Serve with reserved scallion greens and crushed red pepper.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Let it cool and store in an airtight container to keep it fresh. Reheat it in a skillet or wok on a medium heat stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is heated through. If the shrimps aren't added to the fried rice, it will keep well for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
501kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
307mg
(102%)
Sodium
1835mg
(76%)
Potassium
647mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6304IU
(126%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
150mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 501kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 307mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 1835mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6304IU | 126% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.