Description
Sizzling Shrimp Fried Rice brings Asian comfort to your kitchen with restaurant-quality flavors. Quick, easy, and packed with succulent shrimp, this one-pan meal delivers a perfect balance of crispy rice, tender seafood, and zesty seasonings you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Grains and Base:
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup frozen assorted vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare a large pan or wok, melt butter over medium heat, and sauté shrimp with minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until they turn vibrant pink.
- Introduce rice into the pan, creating space on one side, then crack eggs into the cleared area and scramble until fully cooked, subsequently integrating them with the rice.
- Enhance flavors by drizzling sesame oil over the rice mixture, then incorporate frozen vegetables, stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Elevate the dish by sprinkling chopped green onions and generously adding soy sauce, thoroughly mixing all components and allowing them to meld for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the aromatic shrimp fried rice to serving plates, offering optional condiments like extra soy sauce or sriracha for personalized heat and flavor adjustment.
Notes
- Freeze shrimp beforehand to prevent overcooking and maintain a tender, juicy texture.
- Use day-old cold rice for the best fried rice consistency, preventing mushy results and helping grains separate perfectly.
- Adjust vegetable mix based on dietary preferences or seasonal availability, making the recipe versatile and personalized.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like tofu or chicken for different dietary needs while maintaining the recipe’s core flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg