SHRIMP FRIED RICE
Shrimp Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful dish with juicy shrimp, vegetables, and rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably chilled
- ½ lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 eggs beaten
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare Shrimp Fried Rice:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Push garlic to the side and scramble the beaten eggs until cooked through.
- Add chilled rice, peas, carrots, and cooked shrimp. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and heat through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Variation: Add bell peppers, corn, or pineapple for extra flavor.
- Make Ahead: Rice can be cooked a day in advance for best texture.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.