Description
This 30-Minute Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal made with juicy shrimp, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and crisp veggies tossed in savory soy and sesame oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil if needed. Crack eggs into the skillet and scramble until just set. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add garlic and frozen vegetables to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are heated through and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add cold rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until rice is hot and beginning to crisp.
- Return shrimp and eggs to the skillet. Add soy sauce and stir to combine.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and top with sliced green onions. Toss once more and serve hot.
Notes
- Use leftover rice for best results.
- Adjust soy sauce according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Shrimp Fried Rice, Quick Dinner, One-Pan Meal, Asian Cuisine