Shrimp Fried Rice (Easy 20-Min Recipe)
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4.9
Shrimp Fried Rice (Easy 20-Min Recipe)
Description
This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe begins by seasoning peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and white pepper and searing them briefly in avocado oil until just opaque. Aromatics including diced onion, garlic, ginger, and the white parts of scallions are stir-fried next, releasing fragrant flavors.
Frozen peas and carrots are added directly to the pan to warm through, retaining some bite. The beaten eggs are scrambled alongside for a soft, pillowy texture. Finally, cooked white rice, seared shrimp, tamari soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil are incorporated and stir-fried until evenly heated. Garnishing with green scallion tops adds a fresh note.
With its mix of seafood, vegetables, and eggs, this fried rice serves as a balanced entrée or side dish. It’s suited for quick cooking and works well as a main meal for lunch or dinner.
The recipe advises seasonings specific to tamari and soy products for flavor control. Additionally, serving options include using chopsticks or a fork, according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, large
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ onion diced, small
- 2 scallions thinly sliced (white and green parts separated, green
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 ½ cup pea frozen
- 1 ½ cup carrot frozen
- 3 egg beaten, large
- 4 cups white rice cooked
- 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
Instructions
- Season the shrimp. In a medium bowl, season the shrimp with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Sear the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 30 seconds, until just cooked through and opaque. Remove to a plate.
- Add the aromatics. Add the onion, white parts of the green onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fry for a minute, until fragrant.
- Cook the veggies. Add the frozen carrots and peas (no need to thaw), and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Cook the eggs. Move the veggies to the side, then add the beaten eggs and quickly scramble them until they're pillowy soft.
- Stir-fry the rice, seasoning, and shrimp. Add the rice, shrimp, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and stir-fry until the rice and shrimp are warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions. Stir in the green parts of the green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use low sodium tamari or a similar substitute like coconut aminos to control saltiness.
- Frozen peas and carrots can be added from frozen without thawing to retain texture.
- Shrimp should be cooked just until opaque to prevent toughness.
- Chopsticks or a fork can be used according to personal preference when eating.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 177mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 1354mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 572IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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