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Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Shrimp Fried Rice is one of my go-to 30-minute dinners and my family can't get enough of it. Shrimp and Rice is the best way to use leftover white rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 26-30 count uncooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp LIGHT olive oil, or canola
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
  • 5 cups leftover chilled white rice (rinse rice before cooking)
  • 12 oz frozen carrots and peas thawed
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos or added to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium/high heat. When a bead of water sizzles and evaporates, swirl in 2 Tbsp of cooking oil and add shrimp to the hot skillet and spread them out in a single layer. Cook 1 minute per side, or until cooked through and opaque. Remove to a bowl.
  3. Over medium heat, add beaten eggs to the same skillet. Break up the eggs with a spatula and cook until no longer runny. Remove to a bowl.
  4. Wipe down the skillet with a paper towel and return to medium/high heat. Add 1 Tbsp oil and onions and cook green onion until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in rice then spread it evenly over the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes without disturbing it then stir and sauté another 1 to 2 minutes. Rice should sizzle.
  6. Drizzle 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or add to taste) over rice and stir well. Add sesame oil and thawed vegetables and mix well.
  7. Add cooked shrimp and cooked eggs back to the pan and mix well. Continue to cook until the rice is hot and sizzles, stirring frequently. Add more soy sauce to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbs 44g Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 299mg (100%) Sodium 1108mg (46%) Potassium 281mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 5585IU (112%) Vitamin C 10.2mg (11%) Calcium 158mg (16%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbs 44g
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 299mg 100%
Sodium 1108mg 46%
Potassium 281mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 5585IU 112%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.