Description
A quick and delicious shrimp fried rice recipe that combines tender shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and perfectly cooked jasmine rice.
Ingredients
- Cooked shrimp: 1 cup, peeled and deveined
- Jasmine rice: 2 cups, cooked and cooled (preferably day-old)
- Peas: 1/2 cup (fresh or frozen)
- Carrots: 1/2 cup, diced
- Green onions: 3, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
- Eggs: 2, beaten
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: ensure shrimp is cooked, rice is cooled, and vegetables are diced and sliced.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Add cooked shrimp and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until heated through, then set aside.
- Add diced carrots to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then add minced garlic and white parts of green onions, cooking for another minute.
- Push shrimp and vegetables to one side, pour beaten eggs into the cleared area, and scramble until fully cooked.
- Add cooled jasmine rice, breaking up clumps, and stir everything together until well combined.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in peas and green parts of green onions, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish, garnishing with extra green onions if desired.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best to prevent clumping.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins.
- For a spicier version, add chili sauce or fresh chili peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp fried rice, quick meal, easy recipe, Asian cuisine