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Shrimp fried rice on a blue plate
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Shrimp Fried Rice: A Healthy Twist on Takeout

Craving shrimp fried rice? Try this easy recipe that's full of flavor and ready in 20 minutes. Use leftover rice for a quick & tasty dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Spicy, Thai
Keyword: comfort food, Easy, one-pot, quick, Rice, Shrimp
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 622kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp Or Chicken
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or Peanut Oil
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Cup Peas
  • 1 Cup Carrots
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger
  • 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 4 Cups Rice
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 Green Onions for Garnish

Instructions

Prep Instructions

  • Chop onion and carrots. Grate the garlic and ginger. Remove the shells and devein the shrimp. Measure the sauces. Measure the peas.
    Ingredents for shrimp fried rice

Making the Stir Fry

  • Heat oil in a large pan for 30 seconds
    Oilin a pan
  • Add onion, ginger, and garlic to hot oil. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion starts to turn translucent
    Shrimp and garlic in a pan
  • Add the shrimp. Toss with the onions for a couple of minutes.
    Shrimp in garlic and oilin a pan
  • Add carrots and peas to the shrimp and continue to stir.
    Peas, carrots and shrimp in a pan
  • Cook until the shrimp turns pink and the carrots start to soften.
    Shrimp with veggies in a pan
  • Add the rice. Toss the rice in with the shrimp and veggies. Cook for about 3 minutes until the rice is heated through.
    Rice with veggies in a pan
  • Once the rice is heated through, add the sauces to the rice mixture and stir.
    Shrimp fried rice in a pan
  • Add the eggs and toss into the mixture. Toss the eggs with the rice until they are done, about 3 to 4 minutes.
    Shrimp with rice and veggies
  • Serve with fresh green onions on top, and ENJOY!!!!
    Shrimp fried rice on a blue plate

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 108g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 579mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3948IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg