Shrimp fried rice is your go-to recipe when craving Asian takeout. Save some money and make this satisfying meal with a few ingredients you can get in your local grocery store. The white rice will soak up the beautiful aromas, offering you a mix of shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic aroma. With veggies, seafood, and rice, this full meal achieves perfect balance.
It is one of the recipes to make to impress family and friends with your newly acquired culinary skills.
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Why is it unique?
The homemade shrimp fried rice is a tasty meal you can prepare in 15 minutes with abundant flavors. It is perfect if you want to explore Chinese food and cut down on the money you spend on takeout. Also, you get to experiment with new flavors and improve your culinary skills.
What to serve it with?
Thanks to its nutritious content, the shrimp fried rice does well as a complete meal. You have a balanced combination of veggies, seafood, and rice. However, don’t forget that this recipe makes a great side dish. If you are into meal-sharing nights, curate a combination of Asian foods so everyone gets to try a little of all. Wontons, dumplings, and egg rolls pair perfectly with the fried rice for creating a themed dinner party.
Is Chinese shrimp fried rice healthy?
This recipe isn’t the healthiest option when speaking of Chinese foods. However, it offers a balanced intake of carbs and protein. It is cooked in a small amount of oil, which further reduces the fat content.
Can you make different varieties of fried rice?
With so many fried rice variations, you can always pick the right fit for your refined taste. Pairing the fried rice with stir-fried vegetables is an excellent alternative to omitting seafood. Chicken fried rice is a staple offering a different approach while keeping the proteins. Lastly, beef fried rice provides an abundance of flavors.
Ingredients:
- Oil
- Minced garlic
- Shrimp
- White rice
- Peas and carrots
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Egg whisked
- Green onions
How to make Shrimp Fried Rice:
Step 1. Wash the shrimp and set aside.
Step 2. Prepare the white rice according to the instructions indicated on the package and set aside.
Step 3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 4. Add the garlic and cook for a minute.
Step 5. Add the peas mixture and shrimp to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 6. Mix the soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Step 7. Add the soy sauce mixture and prepared rice into the skillet and cook for 4 minutes.
Step 8. Push the content of the skillet to one side with a wooden spoon.
Step 9. Add the egg to the empty section. Stir it until cooked.
Step 10. Stir in the cooked egg in the mixture. Top with sliced green onions and serve.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp fried rice is your go-to recipe when craving Asian takeout. Save some money and make this satisfying meal with a few ingredients you can get in your local grocery store. The white rice will soak up the beautiful aromas, offering you a mix of shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic aroma.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 lb. medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups of frozen peas and carrots defrosted
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 large egg whisked
- 2 tbsp. Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Wash the shrimp and set aside.
- Prepare the white rice according to the instructions indicated on the package and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for a minute.
- Add the peas mixture and shrimp to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix the soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Add the soy sauce mixture and prepared rice into the skillet and cook for 4 minutes.
- Push the content of the skillet to one side with a wooden spoon.
- Add the egg to the empty section. Stir it until cooked.
- Stir in the cooked egg in the mixture. Top with sliced green onions and serve.
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
Marie Rayner is a retired Chef, freelance writer, recipe developer, food blogger, and Cookbook author. She makes her home in Chester, UK, where she lives with her husband, Todd, and their much beloved English Cocker, Mitzie. Her motto is “Life is far too short to eat bad food,” and her goal is to share delicious and easy recipes which anyone can enjoy and cook in the comfort of their own home.
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