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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Shrimp Fried Rice

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

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A quick and delicious shrimp fried rice recipe that’s better than takeout.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, scramble the eggs. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add garlic and green onions to the pan. Cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add frozen peas and carrots. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  6. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix well.
  7. Return shrimp and eggs to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use cold rice for best texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste.
  • Add more vegetables if desired.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg