🍤 Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp, fluffy rice, eggs, and colorful vegetables all stir-fried together in a savory sauce. It’s a perfect way to use leftover rice and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. The mix of garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil gives it that delicious restaurant-style taste.
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old rice)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup diced carrots
- ½ cup peas
- ½ cup corn (optional)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients
Make sure your rice is cold and separated, not freshly cooked. Day-old rice works best because it fries better and doesn’t become mushy.
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Cook the Shrimp
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Eggs
In the same pan, add a little oil if needed.
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble them gently until cooked. Remove and set aside with the shrimp.
4️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables
Add the remaining oil to the pan.
Cook the garlic, carrots, peas, and corn for about 2–3 minutes until the vegetables become tender and fragrant.
5️⃣ Fry the Rice
Add the cooked rice to the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps and stir-fry for about 3–4 minutes.
6️⃣ Add the Sauce
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice and mix well so every grain is coated with flavor.
7️⃣ Combine Everything
Return the shrimp and scrambled eggs to the pan.
Add chopped green onions and toss everything together for another 1–2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or extra soy sauce if needed.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve your shrimp fried rice with:
🥢 Soy sauce or chili sauce
🥬 Stir-fried vegetables
🥟 Dumplings or spring rolls
✨ Pro Tip: For authentic restaurant-style fried rice, cook everything on high heat in a large pan or wok and avoid overcrowding the pan.
If you’d like, I can also show you the secret Chinese restaurant trick that makes fried rice taste smoky and amazing (called “wok hei”).
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