Shrimp Fried Rice is a classic Asian dish that’s so easy to make at home! You can customize this rice to your liking, and it’s always a hit for dinner!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper for seasoning
- 3/4 pound baby shrimp, peeled and deveined (you can use tail on shrimp, just remove the tails before adding to the final dish)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 5 1/2 cups cooked white rice, cooled completely (best if using day old rice)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 – 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (plus more if desired)
- 3 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil to a large, deep bottomed skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink in color and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Add another tablespoon of the oil to the skillet and then pour in the eggs to scramble. Cook while stirring until light and fluffy, then remove from the skillet to the bowl with the shrimp and cover.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet and then add the peas and carrots. Stir fry the vegetables for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- Add the cooked rice, ginger paste, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce and scallions to the skillet along with the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs. Stir fry the ingredients until combined and warmed through. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Recipe Notes
Store: Let the fried rice cool down to room temperature and then store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat leftover fried rice in the microwave until warmed through. Add a splash of chicken broth and/or soy sauce to add moisture back into the rice upon reheating.
For a healthier recipe, cut the vegetable oil in half and/or use an oil based cooking spray.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American / Asian
