Description
Easy Shrimp Fried Rice Dinner Recipe with Bold, Flavor-Packed Twist
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cups Cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup Carrots (finely diced)
- 1 cup Green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons Green onions (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
- 2 large Eggs (lightly scrambled)
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- Fresh cilantro or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
- Pat shrimp dry, then add to skillet; stir-fry for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Add more oil, pour in beaten eggs, and gently scramble for 1 minute until just set.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add diced carrots and peas. Sauté 2–3 minutes.
- Increase heat, add day-old rice, drizzle soy sauce, then toss for 2–3 minutes until hot.
- Return shrimp and eggs to skillet, toss gently; taste and add extra soy if needed. Sprinkle sliced green onions.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp for best flavor.
- Day-old rice works best for texture.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg