Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp fried rice recipe perfect for any weeknight or gathering, featuring tender shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup peas and carrots (frozen or fresh)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame oil (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop green onions, mince garlic and ginger, and pat shrimp dry. If rice is freshly cooked, spread it on a tray to cool and dry slightly.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the hot pan. Sauté garlic and ginger for 20–30 seconds until fragrant (don’t burn).
- Add peas and carrots and cook 2–3 minutes until warmed and slightly tender.
- Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into the open side and scramble quickly until just set.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together, tossing to combine.
- Return shrimp to the pan. Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Stir-fry 1–2 minutes until sauces evenly coat the rice and shrimp are heated through.
- Stir in chopped green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning; add more soy sauce or a pinch of salt if needed.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with a little sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a healthier version, use low-sodium soy sauce, and consider adding additional vegetables like bell pepper or bean sprouts. Avoid overcrowding the pan for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 160mg