Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Description
This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe incorporates medium shrimp sautéed until pink and then combined with cooked white rice, vegetables (peas and carrots), and pineapple chunks. The shrimp is cooked first to ensure proper doneness and set aside to keep warm while the onions sauté in sesame oil for flavor development. Soy sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes are added to season the rice, which is cooked until slightly browned for texture. The vegetables and pineapple are stirred in briefly to heat through without losing shape or texture.
Whisked eggs are then cooked in a cleared section of the pan and folded into the rice mixture, contributing a soft texture and richness. Green onions added last deliver a fresh, mild pungency. The combination of vegetables and pineapple introduces sweetness and color that contrasts the savory shrimp and rice, creating layered flavors and textures.
When preparing, ensure the shrimp is fully cooked and peeled if needed before mixing back in. Draining pineapple chunks helps keep the rice from being overly moist. Cutting green onions on an angle can enhance the visual appeal. Adjust seasoning as needed for preferred heat and saltiness.
Ingredients
- ½ pound Shrimp peeled, de-veined, tails removed, medium
- 4 cups white rice cooked
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- ½ white onion diced
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 cup pea frozen
- 1 cup carrot frozen
- 6 green onions chopped
- 3 egg whisked
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of the oil and cook the shrimp til pink. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and white onion and saute for 1-2 minutes til onions are tender.
- Stir in rice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-8 minutes until rice is browned.
- Stir in carrots and peas and pineapple for 2-3 minutes til heated through.
- Gently push the contents of the pan to one side to make room to cook the eggs. Add whisked eggs to empty portion of the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes til cooked. Stir into the rice.
- Stir in green onions and cooked shrimp and serve.
Notes
- Cook the shrimp fully until pink and opaque before combining with other ingredients.
- Remove shells and devein shrimp if necessary before adding back into the rice.
- Drain pineapple chunks to prevent excess moisture in the fried rice.
- Slice green onions on an angle to improve presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 801mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1874IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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