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Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe

Quick, savory shrimp fried rice with tender veggies and fluffy eggs, perfect for busy weeknights. Tastes like your favorite takeout, made at home.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cup cold cooked jasmine rice day-old rice fries best
  • 12 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined medium size
  • 1.5 tbsp neutral oil such as canola or avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup beaten eggs about 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots no need to thaw
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onions divided, green parts for garnish
  • 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper black pepper works in a pinch
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt to taste
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional heat

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and white pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Break up cold cooked rice with a fork so the grains separate easily.
  • Heat 1 tsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium. Pour in beaten eggs, scramble just set, then transfer to a plate.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Add 2 tsp oil, then the shrimp. Stir-fry until pink and opaque, 2–3 minutes. Move to the plate with eggs.
  • Add remaining oil and the butter. Sauté yellow onion for 2 minutes, then stir in garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
  • Toss in peas and carrots and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Add rice. Spread it out and let it sizzle undisturbed 1 minute, then stir-fry until hot and lightly crisp.
  • Return shrimp and eggs to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Fold in most of the green onions. Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Garnish with remaining green onions and serve.

Notes

Variation: Add a drizzle of chili oil, or swap half the rice for cauliflower rice for a lighter bowl. Leftovers reheat well in a hot skillet with a splash of water to steam and revive the rice.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.