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Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice is an affordable recipe that cooks all in one pan in less than 30 minutes to make a favorite weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice, cooked according to package instructions and cooled completely
  • 1 pound shrimp, about 24
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 5 green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup peas, frozen
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  • Cook 1 cup rice according to package instructions. Spread cooked rice on a sheet pan and chill it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
    • It is helpful to make the rice a day in advance, so you can cool it in the refrigerator overnight.
  • While the rice is cooking, chop the green onions and carrots. Devein the shrimp and combine them with cornstarch, salt and white pepper. Let the shrimp sit for 10 minutes.
    Ingredients for Shrimp Fried Rice
    • Gather all ingredients near the stove, as they will cook quickly and you'll want everything within reach.
  • Heat a wok or large skillet to medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and scramble the eggs until cooked through, but soft. Remove the eggs to a plate.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove the cooked shrimp from the pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and stir in carrots and 2/3 of the green onions (saving the rest for garnish). Sauté veggies until tender, about 1 minute. Add the rice to the pan, spreading it into a flat layer. You will hear it sizzle as the rice begins to fry. Cook for 2 minutes, turn the rice and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the sesame oil and soy sauce, stir to combine. Stir in the eggs, shrimp and peas. Stir fry for 2 minutes while moving the mixture around with a spoon or spatula. Serve Easy Shrimp Fried Rice on a large platter. Garnish with remaining green onions. Recipe makes 4 servings.
    Easy Shrimp Fried Rice

Equipment

  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 wok or large skillet
  • 1 large spoon or spatula
  • 1 medium saucepan, for rice
  • 1 sheet pan, for cooling rice

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 36gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 369mgSodium: 1028mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6043IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 3mg