Description
Shrimp Fried Rice (Easy 20-Min Recipe) is the perfect solution for a quick, satisfying meal that brings the taste of your favorite Chinese takeout right into your kitchen. This recipe combines tender shrimp with colorful vegetables and fluffy rice, creating a delicious dish that can be on your table in just 20 minutes. It’s not only ideal for busy weeknights but also customizable to suit your preferences with any leftover ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy this family-friendly, protein-packed dish that promises to please both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ small onion (diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, stir-fry onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add peas and carrots; stir-fry until heated through.
- Push veggies aside; scramble beaten eggs until fluffy.
- Stir in cooked rice, shrimp, soy sauce, and sesame oil; mix well.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg