Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp fried rice dish made with tender shrimp, colorful vegetables, and delightful seasonings, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked rice (day-old is best)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Push shrimp to one side of the skillet.
- On the other side of the skillet, crack the eggs and scramble until fully cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and mixed vegetables. Stir to combine shrimp, eggs, rice, and veggies. Pour in soy sauce and mix well.
- Add chopped green onions, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Notes
Use day-old rice to prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy. Customize vegetables according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 210mg