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Shrimp Fried Rice

Delicious Shrimp Fried Rice Ready in Just 30 Minutes

This Shrimp Fried Rice recipe offers a quick and delicious meal with shrimp, vegetables, and rich flavors in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Easy Dinners
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cooking Oils
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil adds a nutty flavor
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil for high-heat cooking
Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp fresh or frozen
Veggies
  • 1.5 cups frozen veggie blend peas and carrots
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn adds sweetness
  • 0.5 cup chopped green onions for topping
Aromatics
  • 4 cloves minced garlic infuses flavor
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger adds warmth and flavor
Eggs
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
Rice and Sauce
  • 4 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mirin adds depth and complexity
Optional Seasoning
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pan
  • wok

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque, then set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of minced fresh ginger, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add 1.5 cups of frozen veggie blend and 1 cup of frozen sweet corn, cooking for 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  5. Push the veggies to one side and pour 3 beaten eggs onto the other side, scrambling them for about 2 minutes.
  6. Mix in 4 cups of cooked rice and the cooked shrimp, pouring in 4 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of mirin, stirring well.
  7. Fold in 0.5 cup of chopped green onions, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use cold, day-old rice for best results. Adjust soy sauce and seasoning cautiously as soy sauce adds saltiness.

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