Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick, savory, and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. With juicy shrimp, veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice, this dish is a crowd-pleaser and easy to customize. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover rice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cold, day-old rice works best)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp – Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Veggies – In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic, peas, and carrots, and cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the veggies are heated through.
- Scramble the Eggs – Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the veggies.
- Add the Rice – Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir to combine with the veggie and egg mixture.
- Season the Rice – Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice. Stir well to evenly coat the rice. Add black pepper to taste.
- Combine the Shrimp – Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix them into the rice. Stir everything together until the shrimp is evenly distributed and heated through.
- Serve – Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with lemon wedges on the side, if desired. Enjoy your shrimp fried rice!
Notes
- This recipe is easily customizable! You can add more veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add a bit of sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes while seasoning the rice.
- If you don’t have cold rice on hand, cook the rice in advance and spread it out on a baking sheet to cool for a few minutes before using it.
- You can make this dish gluten-free by using tamari in place of regular soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg