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Jessica Morgan

Shrimp Fried Rice: Discover This Quick, Tasty Recipe!

A quick and tasty recipe for Shrimp Fried Rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, and corn
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are tender.
  3. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
  4. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the shrimp, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through.
  5. Stir in the chopped green onions just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in a mixture of soy sauce and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Substitute the shrimp with chicken, tofu, or any protein of your choice for a different twist.

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