Description
Experience the joy of homemade flavors with this Best Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a dish that rivals your favorite Chinese takeout. This vibrant meal combines succulent shrimp, colorful vegetables, and a savory sauce, bringing together delightful tastes in every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your palate. Impress your family and friends with a quick yet flavorful dish that’s both satisfying and nourishing.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice (refrigerated)
- 1 cup small/medium shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- 2 tbsp butter (unsalted)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp water
- 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
Instructions
- Soak the rice for at least an hour before cooking.
- Cook the rice a day prior and refrigerate overnight.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs with salt and white pepper; set aside.
- Marinate shrimp with half of the sauce mix.
- In a large skillet, cook shrimp until pink; remove from pan.
- Scramble eggs in the same pan; set aside.
- Sauté ginger and garlic in oil and butter until fragrant.
- Add onion and frozen vegetables; cook until softened.
- Stir in cold rice, breaking lumps gently; add shrimp and scrambled eggs back into the pan.
- Pour in remaining sauce mix; toss until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg