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Shrimp Fried Rice - Quick & Easy Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 20 minutes Servings: 4 servings

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Tool

  • Large skillet

  • Large bowl

Ingredients

Shrimp Fried Rice

  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 1-pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1½ cups frozen peas and carrots

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 large eggs, beaten

  • 4 cups chilled cooked white rice

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper


Direction

Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat Oils & Cook Shrimp

  • Heat canola oil and sesame oil in a large skillet over medium‑high.

  • Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the skillet.

  • Transfer shrimp to a large bowl.

Cook the Vegetables

2. Add Veggies & Garlic

  • Add peas and carrots plus garlic to the skillet.

  • Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies soften and peas turn bright green — about 4 minutes.

  • Transfer vegetables to the bowl with the shrimp.

Scramble the Eggs

3. Cook Eggs

  • Add another tablespoon of canola oil if needed.

  • Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until firm, about 3 minutes.

  • Transfer eggs to the shrimp and vegetables.

Fry the Rice

4. Add Rice & Stir-Fry

  • Add cooked chilled rice to the skillet.

  • Fry for 2 minutes, stirring often, until heated through.

  • Add more oil if rice sticks.

Combine Everything

5. Mix & Season

  • Return shrimp, vegetables, and eggs to the skillet.

  • Stir in soy sauce, green onions, salt, ginger, and black pepper.

  • Cook for 1 minute until everything is hot and well combined.

Serve

6. Finish & Enjoy

  • Serve hot — perfect for a quick weeknight meal.


Nutrition -

(Per Serving)

Calories: 525kcal Carbohydrates: 57g Protein: 29g Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 3g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Monounsaturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 282mg Sodium: 1947mg Potassium: 444mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 4g Vitamin A: 914IU Vitamin C: 24mg Calcium: 128mg Iron: 3mg