Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
A quick and delicious fried rice dish featuring shrimp and vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Fresh shrimp works best but pre-cooked shrimp can be used; reduce cooking time.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed Can substitute with seasonal vegetables.
- 3 eggs, beaten Scramble to prevent rubbery texture.
- 3 cups cooked rice Use cold, day-old rice for best results.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add vegetable oil to the skillet, then season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes until pink. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and thawed peas and carrots for 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Push the veggies to one side and scramble beaten eggs in the space until fully cooked, then mix everything together.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add cold cooked rice and shrimp back to the skillet, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, stir until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Versatile and can be served with various sides or drinks. Store leftovers in airtight containers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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