Description
Shrimp Fried Rice is a flavorful Asian dish that combines succulent shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and savory soy sauce, creating a quick and easy meal. Perfect for using day-old rice, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté garlic in vegetable oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds, then add mixed vegetables.
- Add shrimp to the pan, cooking until they turn pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate the cooked rice, breaking up clumps while stir-frying for 3-5 minutes.
- Drizzle soy sauce, mix well, and season with salt, pepper, or sesame oil. Serve hot with green onions on top.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Can be paired with spring rolls or dumplings for a complete meal.
- Frozen shrimp can be used, but ensure they are thawed before cooking.
- Brown rice can be substituted for white rice for added fiber.
- Can be made gluten-free with tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg