Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a mouthwatering dish that brings together succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a savory soy sauce blend. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pan meal is quick to whip up and customizable based on what you have on hand. Experience the warmth of home-cooked goodness with every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (minced)
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for an efficient cooking process.
- Dice the vegetables into small pieces and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté shrimp in a single layer until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes per side). Remove from the pan.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in day-old rice and cooked shrimp, drizzling with soy sauce. Mix well to combine.
- Finish with sesame oil and green onions; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time. Feel free to swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein option. Customize with your favorite vegetables or sauces to keep it exciting.