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Shrimp Fried Rice (Easy 20-Min Recipe)
Shrimp Fried Rice features seasoned, seared shrimp combined with stir-fried veggies, scrambled eggs, and cooked white rice. The dish blends savory soy seasoning with toasted sesame oil, delivering a balance of tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and fluffy rice. This recipe yields a quick meal with familiar flavors and a satisfying mix of textures.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
338 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% 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.