Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Shrimp Fried Rice that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with juicy shrimp, tender vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, this homemade fried rice is better than takeout!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Fried Rice:
- 4 cups cooked rice (day-old, cold rice is best)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas (or mixed veggies)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3–4 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt & pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, cook 2–3 minutes until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: In the same pan, add a little more oil. Scramble eggs until just set, then remove.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, and veggies; stir-fry until softened.
- Stir-Fry Rice: Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes.
- Season and Combine: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
- Finish and Serve: Return shrimp and eggs to the pan. Toss everything together. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1080mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
