Description
Whipping up Shrimp Fried Rice turns weeknight dinner into a quick, flavorful adventure that’ll have your family racing to the table. Packed with plump shrimp, crispy rice, and colorful vegetables, this classic Asian dish comes together faster than takeout can arrive.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Carbohydrates:
- 4 cups cooked rice
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cups mixed veggies
- 1 medium onion
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons spring onion
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Warm your large non-stick skillet to medium heat and pour 2 tablespoons of sesame oil across the surface.
- Toss 1 pound of peeled shrimp into the hot pan, cooking them for precisely 2-3 minutes until they transform into a vibrant pink color. Transfer the shrimp to a separate plate.
- Increase your stovetop heat to high and scatter 1 medium finely chopped onion into the same skillet, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the pieces become translucent.
- Crack 2 whole eggs directly into the pan, gently scrambling them into small crumbles for about 2 minutes.
- Add 4 cups of pre-cooked long-grain rice, 2 cups of mixed vegetables, and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture every few seconds, allowing the rice to develop a light golden crust. Pour ¼ cup water if the pan seems dry.
- Continue cooking for 6-8 minutes, maintaining high heat and frequent stirring.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped spring onions across the top.
- Remove the skillet from heat and serve the fried rice immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
- Selecting fresh, high-quality shrimp ensures the best flavor and texture in your fried rice.
- Cooking the eggs softly helps maintain a creamy, tender consistency throughout the dish.
- Using day-old cold rice prevents clumping and allows each grain to crisp up perfectly during stir-frying.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the savory profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-19 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg