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Shrimp Fried Rice

The Best Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe (Better Than Takeout)

This shrimp fried rice is quick, flavorful, and perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Made with shrimp, rice, eggs, vegetables, and savory sauce, it comes together in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Nutrition Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 eggs
  • white onion, chopped
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
  • 3 tbsps canola oil (divided)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsps soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the wok over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Fry the beaten egg for 2 minutes, then set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the peas and carrots. Saute 1 more minute.
  5. Add the rice and return the egg and shrimp. Stir to combine.
  6. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and scallions. Stir until well combined.
  7. Add the bean sprouts. Saute 1 more minute.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 28gFat: 10g

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