Easy Shrimp Fried Rice
Easy Shrimp Fried Rice combines tender shrimp, garlic, peas, carrots, leftover rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots or vegetables of choice
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined, fresh or frozen
- 3 cups cooked white rice brown rice may be substituted, preferably leftover
- 2 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 small eggs whisked well
- Green onions chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the Oil and Garlic:
- Warm the vegetable oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute until fragrant.
Cook the Vegetables and Shrimp:
- Add the peas and carrots to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes, then add the shrimp. Continue cooking for approximately 4 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Incorporate the Rice and Seasonings:
- Stir in the cooked rice. Add the sesame oil and soy sauce, tossing well to combine. Sauté for 2 minutes, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the seasonings. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet.
Prepare the Eggs:
- Pour the whisked eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Cook while stirring continuously until the eggs are scrambled and fully set.
Combine and Serve:
- Fold the scrambled eggs into the rice and shrimp mixture. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
To make Easy Shrimp Fried Rice gluten-free, substitute tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce in place of regular soy sauce. Confirm that sesame oil and all other seasonings are gluten-free to prevent cross-contamination.