Description
Indulge in the Best Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe, a quick and delicious meal that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout right to your kitchen. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this savory dish packed with tender shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing for customization to suit any palate. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy more time savoring this comforting meal with family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked Jasmine or Basmati rice (refrigerated)
- 1 cup small/medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 small eggs
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp water
- 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
- Salt as per need
Instructions
- Prepare rice in advance by soaking it for at least an hour before cooking; refrigerate overnight.
- Combine sauce mix ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Whisk eggs with salt and white pepper powder in a separate bowl.
- Marinate shrimp with half the sauce mix.
- Heat butter in a pan; cook shrimp until pink and opaque, then set aside.
- Scramble eggs in the same pan until fully cooked; set aside.
- Sauté minced ginger and garlic in remaining butter and oil until fragrant.
- Add onion and frozen vegetables; cook until softened.
- Incorporate cold rice into the mixture; gently fold in shrimp and scrambled eggs.
- Pour remaining sauce mix over everything; stir on high heat until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning if needed; serve hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg