Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this quick and flavorful shrimp fried rice, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This delightful dish combines tender shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, creating a satisfying meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility—feel free to customize it with your favorite protein and veggies to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this shrimp fried rice is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 small chopped white onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add vegetable oil and shrimp; cook for 3-5 minutes until pink. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion and thawed peas and carrots in the same skillet for about 3-5 minutes until tender.
- Slide veggies aside; pour in beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked.
- Mix in cooked rice, reserved shrimp, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg