Description
This quick and easy shrimp fried rice recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right to your kitchen. With fragrant garlic, fresh shrimp, and vibrant vegetables, this meal is not just satisfying but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a versatile dish you can customize with whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups day-old jasmine rice
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; refrigerate overnight for best texture.
- Thaw and pat dry shrimp if using frozen.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add mixed vegetables and shrimp; cook until shrimp is pink and veggies are tender-crisp (3-5 minutes).
- Push ingredients to one side of the pan; scramble eggs on the other side until cooked through.
- Add chilled rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir-fry everything together for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 180mg